Tag: family
Upon the Loss of My Grandmother
There are so many things that make getting older better.
You have grown up, learned what is important in life, and are confident about living...
A Letter To My 2020 Baby
Dear baby boy,
You have now been in this crazy world for 3 months. For 3 months, you have brought us daily happiness and light...
New Year’s Eve Traditions, Old & New
There is nothing I want more at this time than to put 2020 behind me. This year has had a lot of disappointment. I...
Life Lessons To Be Learned
2020 changed the way I parent, without a doubt. There were so many life lessons to be learned. In general, I won’t remember this...
A Letter to My Youngest
Dear Big Guy,
It’s not easy being the youngest. I might have argued before I had kids that birth order doesn’t matter, but man was...
Really Connecting During the Holidays
Connecting during the holidays with those we love is so important. It is now a few weeks after Thanksgiving, and for many of you,...
Adventures in Baby Led Weaning
I remember the first time I heard the term "baby led weaning" (BLW). I was attending a new mom's group with my firstborn (my son,...
Finding “Slices of Joy”
A slice of joy. Where will you find it today? Will it be wedged in the middle of a trip to the grocery store...
Keep It Real This Christmas
Holiday memories are what it’s all about. I vaguely remember when I was three years old, and my dad took me to cut down...
Making Thanksgiving Meaningful
Making holiday plans this year has proved to have new obstacles. Our extended families don’t live close by, and we decided we will not...