If you're anything like me, having a baby, or many, is a dream come true. You played "house" when you were little, you carried your...
COVID-19… did this one ever turn the world on its butt! What were the other big events during this mother's lifetime, you ask? If you were...
  I'm lucky to have a job that allows me to work from home while taking care of my daughter. My office is my living...

Next Steps

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Here's what I love about Vermont. I have told a few people over the past few days that I'm ready to go back to work....
Before I became a parent, I heard on more than one occasion how difficult it was to maintain friendships once you have children.  You...
Before I became a mom, I distinctly remember judging other moms for unwashed hair, unshaved legs, and dirty clothes. I actually thought those moms...
I have two children ages five and seven and a half. So, why am I reacting to the sound of a random stranger’s baby...
Last week I had one of those days. You know. We all have them. The bad ones. The ones we don't like to acknowledge...
I love, love podcasts. There was a time in my life when I would never be without a book and used any extra time I...

The Dessert Debacle

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Once in a while I stumble upon a piece of parenting advice that is so brilliant, I feel the need to share it with...
I’ll never forget the first time I was asked “The Question”.  We were stopped at a gas station filling up when this woman approached...
I love to talk but I've decided to try not speaking on behalf of my daughter. I can't be my daughter's voice anymore. Well-meaning...
I’m always trying to find new ways to be organized. One of my favorite ways to stay organized is my calendar app. I use...
When I had my first baby I blissfully walked into Babies-R-Us and announced “I am pregnant and I’m going to need a registry”, so...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...