The Picture of Parenting

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I was lifting her up so that she could put the star on our Christmas tree. For some reason, it was that moment that...
Recently, I spent an ENTIRE WEEK away from them and I survived. Take my advice, choose your friends, plan your trip and have one heck of Mom Vacation!
Earlier this month, I started speaking to a counselor again to help me with my mental health. This is the fourth one I've had...

Last Weeks Winners!

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Here are last weeks winners of our fab giveaways!   North Photography- Sara Murray jjustjjill jewelry- Erin Rocheleau Junie Babie Designs- Deb Max and Ozzies- Carey Kolomaznik My Little Cupcake-...
Over the past few weeks, our family has experienced a reopening society in Oslo, Norway. I’ve written before about what it was like to choose...

Summer Showdown

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While I am very much looking forward to the warmer weather, I must admit: this is the first summer I've approached with some trepidation....
Prior to having my son, I was adamant we would follow the ‘no screen time’ rule. I told my husband (at the time) about...
Cooking is one of my favorite activities to do with my children. People often seem surprised to know that my five-year-old can flip his...

All Births Count

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We cannot help but to compare our experiences with other moms.  It seems that in so much of our everyday parenting, we tend to...
It is no secret that I have been having a difficult time lately with our 4 year old son, E. Family has seen it...
I always heard my mom talking about mom guilt when I was growing up. I never understood what she meant. She’d try to explain,...

Random Thoughts Happen

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Wow, has the last few months flown by or what?!  My husband and I spent a week in Maine at the end of October....

Middle School

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A few years ago, I was asked to help run a swim curriculum for the local middle school. One where my own daughter was...
Between work, two kids, trying to be an attentive wife and wanna-be Suzie Homemaker, I find myself taking pictures to keep my life in...

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...