Why Does Motherhood Involve So Much Freaking Paperwork?
The paperwork pile-up has gotten so bad that I have visions of “Hoarders” filming from our yard.
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The paperwork pile-up has gotten so bad that I have visions of “Hoarders” filming from our yard.
It’s that time of year again. School is in session, fall is on the horizon, and a crisp sense of possibility permeates the air. It’s not just the scent of pumpkin spice and school supplies—it’s the promise of new opportunity. There are new teachers and new classmates. New rules, and, yes, new moms you’ll encounter […]
It’s not aways easy finding mom friends, but they are the best thing ever so one must take it seriously and get creative while on the hunt for some. Sure, there are library events, mommy-and-me classes, community playgroups and the like at which one can meet fellow moms, but there is more work to be […]
#1. Ask, “How are you?” and not only mean it, want details.
My birthday month is coming up soon—yes, MONTH—and I’m already making plans. Maybe this makes you think I’m jumping on the whole self-care bandwagon with a wee bit too much gusto, but I can’t remember a time over the past four decades when I wasn’t genuinely excited to go up a number. Alive for a […]
A few nights ago I sat at a long table in my favorite restaurant with a bunch of friends. As the waitress goes down the row, everyone ordered something from the wine list, except me. When it was my turn and I ordered a water, I could almost hear the music stop playing and felt […]
Mom friends: Where would we be without them? In a world where it can sometimes feel like no one understands the sacrifices you make as a mom, your mom friends are right there alongside you basking in the chaos of this crazy ride. Whether you’re a brand-new mama or a more experienced mom, your mom […]
It has always been about survival for me, never perfection.