10 Things Moms Everywhere Are Tired of Hearing
I’m sure that “mommy advice” dates back to the Garden of Eden and all, but we’re getting a little out of hand– don’t you think? What’s a new mom to do when she’s given 6 completely contradictory opinions about how to do every-THING? Rather than feeling prepared and supported, new moms often feel judged and end up trying to figure it all out on their own.
36 Book Exchange EXPLAINED!
This post explains the good and the bad and has an easy-to-understand drawing of how you (could) end up with 36 books and only buy 1!
The (pretty much) Universal Psychoses of a First-Time Mom
Dear First-Time Mom, You’re NOT crazy. If you’re anything like me, the inner dialogue in your head each night might sound something like this.
Before I became “Mommy” I was his…
Since Lorelai was born I find that I have to remember my husband. Especially to cherish him. He’s always here— helping, supporting, providing… but I’m preoccupied. With work. With the cares of a home. With her– our flawless, beautiful baby girl. Rather than look at him adoringly with a sparkling of desire in my eyes, I’m more likely to manage a “go team” smile and desire for him to take the baby for an hour so I can take a break to work, or shower, or watch Gilmore girls on Netflix.
Letter of Intent to Counter Attack Against the Blow Out Diaper
First of all, I just want you to know that I’m on to you. Evidently you are declaring war. You’ve thrown down the gauntlet. You’ve made your intentions of being a repeat offender very clear.
What Teething is Teaching Me About Empathy
I don’t know about you, but at times in my life I’ve totally been guilty of measuring other people’s pain against my own. I’ve judged others, thinking to myself they have no clue what real pain is. How do we become so prideful?
Reflections of a First-Time-Mom
I think what’s really giving me pause for introspection is more about what’s going on inside of me. I’m finally taking a deep breath. The last 6 months have been the most terrifying, desperate, beautiful, confusing, and magical of my adult life. (NOTE TO SELF: A great way to challenge everything you ever thought you knew about life, God, and your identity is to have a kid.)
‘When do you shower?’ and Other Things I Want to Ask Moms with Multiples
My husband asked me the other night if we can start eating dinner earlier in the evening. (A perfectly reasonable request.) Since working in marriage ministry I’ve been well-trained to honor my husband’s sincere requests— and I immediately responded with (equally sincere) enthusiasm: “Yes! Absolutely!” Only to realize, all too quickly, my tragic oversight…
Freedom From Panic Attacks
A few weeks ago- out of nowhere- I started having mini panic attacks. I’ve never had a problem with them before and I never knew how hard they were to contend with. On a tiny level today— I want to say that I understand what you’re going through. They are ROUGH. It was a battle to shut them down.
When a Stepmom Becomes Mommy
There has been no more complicated or unnatural role in my whole life than being a stepmom. Don’t get me wrong– I actually have the two most wonderful stepdaughters anyone could DREAM of. They are smart, kind, respectful, awesome young women– and I’ve had the privilege of doing life with them since they were just 2 and 4. If ever there’s a problem or sticky place in our home life– it’s because of me.
