One week ago, my sweet baby girl turned the big 0-1. For the days leading up to her birthday, I held my Facebook pals captive and reminisced by binge-sharing photos, memories, and everything I'd ever written for or about her. By the end of the day on April 14th, my ovaries were in overdrive. ... » Learn More about I Stalked a Baby Sideburns Fan and Here’s What Happened
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Parents, Stop Using Labels As Scapegoats
"Do you think she has a...problem?" My husband asked this about our three-year-old because, recently, she has become really stellar at looking us square in the face and completely ignoring the words coming out of our mouths. I've noticed she normally utilizes this tactic when asked to do ... » Learn More about Parents, Stop Using Labels As Scapegoats
5 Things School Administrators Should Do To Make Kindergarten Registration Easier (on Moms)
At this time last week, I found myself sitting in the bleachers at our local elementary school waiting for my number to be called. In my own version of the Hunger Games, I wrung my hands and conspicuously dabbed the sweat pooling at my hair line. This was it. There was no turning back; I ... » Learn More about 5 Things School Administrators Should Do To Make Kindergarten Registration Easier (on Moms)
Today I Am Drowning In Parenthood
The 5-year-old is arguing because he is right and I am wrong. The 3-year-old is whining because something, anything, didn't go her way. The baby is screaming because she no longer fits in my uterus. The dogs are so sick of the noise that they hide upstairs, not even emerging to bark at the mail ... » Learn More about Today I Am Drowning In Parenthood
Great Expectations for a Little Reciprocity
A couple of weeks ago, my piece We're Expecting! No One Cares was featured on Mamapedia. I was saddened by how many other mothers have experienced the "Meh" reaction to their pregnancies, but I was more emotional about the comments that said I shouldn't expect others to be excited just because I ... » Learn More about Great Expectations for a Little Reciprocity