My husband and I were broke when our oldest child was born. Like, we’re talking the kind of broke where they repo your garbage can because you can’t keep up with your trash bill! It wasn’t great, but that was … Continue reading →
“Honey, it’s time!” That’s usually the cue for people to go crazy in movies. You know the scene. A woman tells her husband she’s in labor, then suddenly they are running around like their shirts are on fire! Don’t be … Continue reading →
As I looked down at the rather unpleasant stain on my shirt I whispered to my husband, “Ummm….we’ve got a problem here!” It was our first time flying with kids and we had what I like to refer to as … Continue reading →
Want to know one of the words I hate the most? Supermom. I just can’t stand the word supermom. It rubs me the wrong way. There are a number of reasons, but the biggest is that there is no such … Continue reading →
Terrified, exhausted, and running out of air, I desperately tried to figure out which way was up and break free from the crashing waves. In that moment, I remembered the warnings I’d heard time and again about getting ‘pounded’ (Hawaiian … Continue reading →
Once upon a time I tried to be a perfect mom. I was determined to do everything that amazing moms did, and that included cooking with kids. ALL of my kids. At once. The thing is that I had four … Continue reading →
We were gathered around a table at the annual Thanksgiving potluck. Some family, some strangers. Just this once I was hoping he would cooperate and eat some turkey. I begged him to take just two bites. No dice. Fine! Then … Continue reading →
Want to know a secret? I don’t want my kids to be independent. You read that right. I believe independence as we see it in modern western society is entirely overrated and unhealthy. I would much rather my children learn … Continue reading →
I can’t tell you how many times over the last year I have sobbed myself to sleep while considering putting my kids in public school. I didn’t want to, but I had no choice. Life with a chronic illness left … Continue reading →
Raise your hand if you’re so stubborn that you’ve prioritized healthy eating over your actual health and well-being. *sheepishly raising my own hand* Okay, now raise your hand if you’ve made yourself feel sick and exhausted by eating only junk … Continue reading →
