If you've been reading me for the last year or so, you know my almost 20-month-old daughter has had her fair share of issues. A short stint at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh where she staved off dehydration led to a plethora of testing and worry, including concerns that those holes in her heart ... » Learn More about A Cookie
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Countdown to Christmas: 25 Fun Ways to Ring in the Season
Christmas seems to fly by faster and faster, and this year, I'm putting my foot down. I called the Farmer's Almanac and insisted they add days to the month of December, and they were all, "Lady, that's not what we do." Whatever. Since I can't extend the season, I will make the most of every single ... » Learn More about Countdown to Christmas: 25 Fun Ways to Ring in the Season
Here We Go Again!
I earned my superhero cape when I became a mom. So did you. Anything that requires so little sleep and so much wiping of another's stinky butt with a smile automatically drapes a gal in silky Super Girlness. If Motherhood gives us the cape, Listen To Your Mother gives us the powers. Bringing ... » Learn More about Here We Go Again!
Don’t Monday Morning Quarterback Me
There are days that feel like the big game is resting squarely on my sore shoulders. I'm the quarterback, the clock is running out, and gigantic dudes who get paid to lay me out are snarling threats inches from my face. Yet the job requires a cool head and clear thought ... » Learn More about Don’t Monday Morning Quarterback Me
Nuggets of Parenting Wisdom That Make Me Look Like I Know What I’m Doing
Brevity is not my strong suit. As I mentally search for the ONE WORD that means everything I've been trying to say for the past ten minutes, I end up blabbering my way to the point. It's usually then that my husband sweeps in, sums up my ramblings with beautiful succinctness, and ... » Learn More about Nuggets of Parenting Wisdom That Make Me Look Like I Know What I’m Doing