A few days ago I saw a headline on people.com, "Kristen Bell's 5 year-old is Still in Diapers". Very quickly many thoughts went through my head. First- judgement. I can admit it. 5 seems really old to be in diapers. Then, secondly- solidarity. My 5 year old daughter is still in diapers overnight. Her pediatrician… Continue reading over-sharing
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Diagnosis: Princess Power
It's happened. I swore to myself it wouldn't; the day she was born someone put a silly pink bow hat on my daughter's head, and it was then I vowed; I'm going to keep her away from the girly stuff. All the frilly, lacy, pink stuff that is having a little little girl just isn't… Continue reading Diagnosis: Princess Power
Playground Politics
*This goes out to the parents out there* .... Think back, to your days before "parent" was a label applied to you. What were your thoughts on children, moms and dads, and discipline? What sorts of behavior would you witness with rolled eyes and scoffing? *This goes out to the parents of multiple children out… Continue reading Playground Politics
Struggles of the Student Mom
My blog is two years old! It's amazing to think about where I was two years ago, when I started this blog as an outlet and break up of time, to where I am today. Two years ago I was snuggling newborn baby H and deep into that newborn bliss. I can say without hesitation… Continue reading Struggles of the Student Mom
the joys of a little boy
Holden is my baby, the youngest of three, and my second son. But in so many ways he's my first "boy". My eldest, Eli, was a shy, studious toddler with a fixation on doors and trains and books and was quiet until he was 3. Literally. He didn't really start talking until then, and this… Continue reading the joys of a little boy
the next great exercise fad
If you want a dynamic, cardio-blast of a workout, one that tests your muscles in ways you've never dreamed, have I got the program for you. It'll give your body AND mind a workout like you've never experienced. All you've got to do is put a pair of gloves on my 2-year-old daughter. She's 28… Continue reading the next great exercise fad
the postpartum body
This photo is slightly hideous, but I am sharing it with a purpose. It was taken about 12 hours after I pushed out that little bundle cradled in my right arm. Now, look at the belly. Big, right? Rewind to just minutes before the picture. I had said goodbye to Husband, bigger kids, and mother… Continue reading the postpartum body
