Parenting

Yes, I said TWO! I’ve always been a daddy’s girl. I don’t know how my dad was so patient with me. Watching old home videos gives me a new perspective …

Press Release: New National Survey Commissioned by Care.com Finds a Third of Working Fathers Believe that the Demands of Their Jobs Interfere with Their Ability to be Good Parents; Fathers …

I want to touch that. I’m going to grab that. Can I reach it? *stretches* *cries* I want that. *Mama moves her or it away* Now, I want that. *Mama …

I love myself and my family. I know I’m a valued wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. But sometimes… sometimes other people’s perceptions concern me. I think a lot …

Some of you may have seen my tweets about this… last weekend while we were at Home Depot, an older woman was completely appalled that Rissa wasn’t wearing any socks. …

There are many things I wish I’d known about having a baby, getting married, college, debt, credit, etc, etc. But right now I can say there are three things about …

{Please welcome Lindsey!} As a new Mama, I’ve come to realize that my child will always do the exact opposite of what I say. Even at ripe old age of …

Today’s Mother’s Day contributor is Jen! Jen is a boring business analyst by day, college student by night, and rockstar mommy ’round the clock. She is excited to celebrate her first Mother’s …

I wrote a post over at And The Little Ones Too today! I talk about my love-hate relationship with laundry. Go read! It will (hopefully) bring a smile to your …

Before I had Rissa, I indulged in salon services. I went there about every 6 weeks, alternating a trim with cut and color. I loved going there. See, I find …

This week’s topic is about fertility and sex. As you may imagine, this will be quite a personal post. Possibly including too much information (despite the PG rating). Read on …

I have found in the past that when I’m feeling at my wit’s end about something – no matter how big or small – writing about it helps. It helps …

In one word: humiliating! Last week I went on my first “mommy date” at a local coffee shop. There really isn’t anywhere decent to meet up with kids around here. (I’ve …

I never truly understood how becoming a mother can affect your friendships. I suppose this is because I’m pretty laid back and never avoided friends with kids. I understood (to …

Last Thursday got to 50 degrees, which is pretty nice for February in Wisconsin. I was supposed to have a mommy date at the park that afternoon since we both …

I just have to share this with you right away! A few minutes ago, Aerissa rolled over for the first time! I could barely believe it. I put her down …

<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 1 I wish I hadn’t gotten behind on documenting this adventure. Day 2 happened a few weeks ago. Ah, well, I jotted down some notes …

I think it’s finally here. I think my babygirl is teething. She’s about 3 months old, which is fairly normal for it to start from what I’ve read. I just …

I really can’t believe that Rissa is 12 weeks old now! I also think it’s weird that she technically isn’t 3 months until January 31st. I know why and how …

<< Part One Fair warning: This post will be long and may include some less than flowery descriptions of the disgustingly beautiful process that is childbirth. It also may seem …