My Number One Pet Peeve
For my first blog post, I’m going to get straight to the point with my number one pet peeve. The idea that a mother should “enjoy every minute of motherhood…
Celebrating the Gift of Adoption
Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. This is an important observance for me because there are approximately 140 million children worldwide who are orphaned and in desperate need…
Finding Myself in Motherhood
As I was standing in line at the bank, waiting for my turn to make a late payment on a bill I had completely forgotten about, in walked a peppy…
I Don’t Work Alone
I am often asked, “How do you do it?” and “I can never do what you do” but I am here to tell you neither could I without my husband.…
Typical Work Day Morning With Two Under Two
2:30 a.m. Toddler awakens with a strong urge to color. Toddler will remain awake and whiney until urge passes at around 3:15 a.m. Mom & Toddler pass out on couch.…
The Babysitter Bind
It was Saturday afternoon. My wife was at work and I’d been visiting my father. As I drove down our street, I was glad to see all three of our…