I could regale you with tales of how my self-diagnosed seasonal affective disorder is making me grumpy and manic all at once. Or how the...

Here’s to you, little boy

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My eldest boy is about to turn 3. By the time you're reading this post, he probably already has. In some ways I feel...

The Sick Day

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One Wednesday in November, I took a sick day. For ME. My children and husband were all in various stages of recovery after a...
One of my favorite sayings about Motherhood is "the days are long, but the years are short." Motherhood is wonderful. The most fun "job" I've...
Twins. It's the word that brings fear to most expectant mothers. I know I certainly let out a few four letter words when I...

On Naming A Baby

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I once knew a boy named Sunshine.  He was dreamy and slung back and could pull it off with yellow rays of style.  Then there...
From media personalities and print writers to leaders and travelers, Vermont is full of amazing women who truly inspire.  When we have the opportunity, we’re always...

Mombie Eyes

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Happy New Year everyone! I’m so happy to be a new contributing blogger here at the BurlingtonVT  Moms Blog. I’m Beatriz, mom to 2...
I want to love my body.  Did you hear that?  I want to love my body. This does NOT mean that I want to improve...
At 18 years old and 95 pounds soaking wet, my belly is where the pudge settled.  It wasn't even pudge, really. Just a slightly fluffy...
He was born on the couch in my living room.  I had wanted a VBAC.  In my mind it was planned perfectly with me...
Last week I was reading a book to my 15-month old daughter. I don’t remember which book it was or whether she even sat...
I see you there, six with your skinned knees and short hair, chasing after the boys down the street with a skateboard under your arm.   I see you...
There's no need to be afraid. There's no need to be bashful. That's what I tell myself. What I'm wearing in the photo is no...

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...