Considering the parenting books I've read, parenting advice I've received, and countless google searches on various topics, one might think that leads to a perfect parent. But despite my best efforts, I'm still and always will be the imperfect parent. And truthfully, I'm ok with that. I realize that ... View Post
A Letter to the Strangers Who Stared
Dear Strangers Who Stared at My Child Having a Meltdown, Maybe you are a parenting perfectionist and you surely wouldn't have a child acting like mine and you know everything there is to know about parenting and children. I'm sure your judgement regarding my situation after a thorough observation ... View Post
Hero to Zero Days
So I'm realizing part of motherhood is just like my experience as a teacher - stay flexible. Flexibility is a huge, monumental part of surviving the day because one thing is for sure, when dealing with kids there's not always predictability. The day might start calmly, following the flow of a ... View Post
Motherhood Moments in Time
So call me crazy but even as we are wrapping up the newborn days, and it's been an absolute whirlwind of ups and downs, new life makes my heart happy and gets my mind whirling. My brother and his wife recently gave birth to their third son, which makes them parents of three boys - 3 years and under! ... View Post
Four Month Sleep Regression
Hello! :) Sleep is on my mind lately. In our household, feeling sleep deprived is stemming from Little E experiencing the four-month sleep regression and a waking two-year old toddler. I'll admit, I don't recall a sleep regression with my first baby, maybe because he would nurse throughout ... View Post