I’ve never been someone who demanded a lot of attention on my birthday. And when I turned 40, I really began to regret the...
I consider myself to be rather crafty. I can hold my own when it comes to DIY projects. But the one thing I hadn't...
As we come into the 30th week of pregnancy, my husband and I have many lists going. A list on things to get done,...
I spent most of my pre-parenthood life striving to advance my education, and my career.
I fantasized about power suits, comfortable heels, and escaping from...
While running errands, my daughter and I often run into a young man at his place of employment who is friendly and seems to be well-liked...
“I would be a calm mom if I had fewer kids,” I say when I feel overwhelmed by my five children– ages eight and...
Before I became a dad, I had an altogether different view on babies. I was definitely less tolerant of other people’s babies, that’s for...
Everything is making me cranky today.
My husband. My children. The stranger at the grocery store who stood too close to me. My colleagues and...
WhenI first found out I was pregnant again, I was thrilled. We’d just been through a loss of a pregnancy in January and I...
Parenting is a series of choices.
Your basic job as the person raising this child is to make the initial decisions that will chart the...
My daughter is the opposite of me.
I've often joked with my sister because her daughter is like me "everything in it's place" whereas my...
I knew today was my day to post something but to be honest with you I had no idea what to write about. I’m...
I often look back at my pretend mom ideas from before I had kids, and laugh. I used to think that it would be...
My kids get so bored when they are stuck at home.
Unfortunately, getting stuck at home happens to everyone at times. Maybe it's a snow...
In + Around Vermont
Winter in Vermont
It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...
