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.
We’ve all heard stories about in-laws being a headache to couples. And as much as I don’t want to generalize, we all experience bumps in the road with our in-laws at some point or another. Their motives may be pure and genuine, but their actions can be offensive and hurtful at times. Whether it’s the overprotective […]
I’ve stopped insisting that my guests “please excuse the mess” when they drop by my house. Instead, I’ve drawn a line in the sand with regards to how much mental, emotional, and physical labor I am willing to take responsibility for. I cannot parent, work from home, be the maid and chef, and entertain guests […]
We all have been there. Those nights when you question your decision to spend the lifetime with the person lying next to you. Those moments when you just want to pack your things up and leave your marriage behind. Those times when all you can think of is starting a new. Believe me. My marriage […]
No one ever talks about the financial side of infertility. When my husband and I started out on our quest to become parents, we had no idea that by the time our baby was born, we would have sunk $50,000 of our own money to make it happen. We tried to have a baby […]
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 […]
We didn’t plan on lying to our friends and family. It just sort of happened one day. Then that lie turned into a good coverup story. Soon, the words rolled off our tongues with ease every time someone asked us when we were going to have kids. The lie was so much better than the […]
A sleek little number has come between my husband and me — and I don’t appreciate it.
Please don’t take offense to this letter. I just want you back.
Who’s to blame for your marriage dying? Just look in the mirror.