So, I cried this morning. After dropping my son off at school, I got in my car and I ugly cried. Bawling, snot dripping down my chin, and mascara burning my eyes. I dropped my son off in his pajamas. He didn’t get dressed for school and the rule is — you only ask once or…
I’m a Mom With No Freaking Clue
You guys, I have no idea what I’m doing. It’s crazy, right? As moms, aren’t we supposed to have the nurture and development chip hardwired within us? Shouldn’t I be confident in every decision I make for my children, every form of encouragement, discipline, and caretaking? I have two kids who depend on me to…
In Defense of the Controversial Binkie
It was a dark and stormy night. The baby was beleaguered in misery, screaming until his throat croaked, until his face was as flush as a fire engine. But the binkie was nowhere to be found. It sounds like the title to a horror story, right moms? But no, this is not a horror story. My…
Stay At Home Moms Get a Bad Rap
It was your typical dinner conversation. How was your day? How were the kids, blah blah blah. It turned sour fast though. My husband had a rough day and said something to the effect that it sure sounds nice to just lounge at home all day with the kids. Wait, what? Lounge at home with…
Let’s Settle the Debate: What’s Worse? Age 2 or 3
My son turns three in a few days, and I’m freaking out. Seriously, I’m freaking out. Terrible Two’s have done a number on me and I’m already fairly certain I’m raising a little monster. And for all the comfort I take in feeling like I’ve survived this age of terror, there are countless moms chomping at the bit…
I am a YES Mom
The Challenge: Each month I’ll choose one characteristic I want to build upon to help me be the best mom I can be. I will determine several goals to help me carve that path, and I’ll report back on my successes and (undoubted) failures, too. In November, my theme is YES. November Goals: 1. Read…
To the Mom Who Lost It On The Playground Today
Oh mama, I’m so sorry. I saw you wiping the tears out of your eyes today. I saw the frustration and pain on your face at the playground. Your son was playing you like a puppet master; disregarding your calls, mocking your pleas, fighting back your threats. He was being a three year old at…
Mommy Needs a Nap, And Four Other Things I Say to Myself Every Day
As a relatively new stay at home mom, I talk to myself (a lot). Whether or not this is normal, I don’t know. But it’s what keeps me sane so I’m going to keep doing it. Because being home alone with a toddler can be pretty isolating. Sure, technically I’m not alone, but my communications are…
Remember Everything You Learned about Pregnancy the First Time Around? Forget It.
I’m glad we know more now about fetal development than we did a few years ago, but I hesitate to think what they will find out in the years to come. No doubt, I’m doing something wrong.
Behold the Toddler Tantrum
Last night my toddler had his first meltdown. He’s thrown fits before but this performance was Oscar worthy. An epic, blood curdling, floor rolling, the world is going to end meltdown. It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. And it shook me to my core. I don’t have a lot of experience with children prior to my…