Here’s a true look at what life is like with an au pair. We host an au pair to help with our two children: 2.5 years old…… Read more “Life With An Au Pair”
Tag: parenting
Stop Shaming Moms Who Miscarry
To any woman who has experienced a miscarriage: you are not alone. You have support. This is not your fault. You should be allowed to feel what you feel, and that feeling should not be shame.
No, I’m Not Disappointed We’re Having Another Girl
So, we’re pregnant! We’re having another girl! Emmie is so freaking excited to be a big sister…we think…she actually doesn’t really seem to get it, so we’re…… Read more “No, I’m Not Disappointed We’re Having Another Girl”
Badass Mom– Archer and Olive
I met this Badass Mom, Bonnie, when I first arrived to Austin. I could already tell that this empathetic, compassionate, beautiful, talented, and insane woman would be…… Read more “Badass Mom– Archer and Olive”
Mom Bod
I finally did it. I wore a two piece to swim lessons today. I thought I would feel self-conscious. When that didn’t come, I thought I…… Read more “Mom Bod”
Things Not To Say To A Mom
I was having a long, wonderful conversation with my friend, writer of Raw Uncensored Mom , (someone you should totally follow, by the way) about the ridiculously crazy things…… Read more “Things Not To Say To A Mom”
Sharing the Holidays
Sharing the Holidays:
“We compromise without resentment. We go in knowing that we may be sacrificing time with our loved ones, but we’re gaining times with other loved ones. “
A Letter To My Friends Without Kids
Know that I love you. Yes, my stories of the babe chasing cats may get old to you or her growing a tooth or waking up at 2:00 a.m. can get annoying, but hearing you say, “Man, that sucks” means the world to me.
Throwing Your Child’s First Birthday
We just celebrated my daughter’s first birthday! I cannot believe it. She’s one. What a whirlwind of a year. From horrible experiences at daycare to awesome daycare…… Read more “Throwing Your Child’s First Birthday”
Raising a Daughter in a Slut-Shaming Society
Here’s I’m a Horrible Mom, jumping on the bandwagon and talking about what’s heavy in the news. You know what, though? It needs to be talked about. When…… Read more “Raising a Daughter in a Slut-Shaming Society”
Authentic Motherhood 