I have been a mother for 11 years.  I remember the day she was born.  This beautiful baby girl merged into this world, and I was smitten.  Reading all the baby books was a fun learning experience for me,...
Who has 2 thumbs and has a toddler that doesn’t nap?!  This mom!!!  I had a pretty much picture-perfect routine for my 2.5-year-old.  Up at 8am, nap from 1-3, bed at 8pm.  Who wouldn’t want that schedule?  Well than...
I don't know at what point it was decided that part of being a "good" or "successful" mom was based on how your child sleeps because it could not further from the truth.      My first child slept through the night...
Once you get passed the “I’m so tired I feel like a zombie stage” some babies start to give you longer stretches at night.  You might see these stretches take shape around 10-14 weeks of age.  This may look...
T.O.T.S! MOMMY T.O.T.S!  Does this or any other annoying kid show sound familiar to you?  Because at my house before bed this is my life.  Imagine this:  You just put your 4-month-old to bed at 7 pm.  You are...
Christmas is the best time of the year at my house.  I love to go Black Friday shopping, decorating the house, baking cookies, going to Overly’s Country Christmas to look at lights, having drinks with friends, and wonderful family...
  There is not a day goes by when my 12 year old is not hanging out with her friends. Whether she is taking a hike, playing basketball or studying for a test, she is always with the neighborhood kids....
To that new gray hair, I see you there Replacing the brown in plain view. You’re not misplaced, but I must say I’m not at all thrilled to see you. You see, I’m not quite 35 So I thought I had time. But the aging,...

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