My little brother passed away about four years ago. Every time I think about our complicated relationship, I think about our strange family tree,...
When I was growing up, I always thought I wanted something that all my friends had, that I felt I was missing out on;...
Dear Friends Who are Pregnant with Their First Child (or Who Just Had Their First), It's Okay. You and I might not have had a chance...
Recently a former colleague of mine (and friend) emailed me out of the blue to tell me she was pregnant with her third child...
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Married…with Children

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As my 16th wedding anniversary approaches, I am reflecting on where I've been in my relationship with my husband and where I hope our...
When I returned to work after maternity leave, my husband switched to working second shift so he could be at home with our 4...
"The BVTMB is getting real this week about a sometimes taboo, but important topic...S-E-X!  Our team is sharing the good, the bad, and the...
For some reason, this week, I felt Netflix calling my name. I saw all of the memes and witty articles going around and I...
It's been a while, hasn't it? And, I miss the fun adult time that landed me in this sexless desert. Amirite, fellow moms? Do...
Spoiler Alert- Sam and I are not getting a divorce. However, that doesn't mean we don't talk about divorce. Let me explain. Both of us come...
I love running. I may not be fast, but I enjoy running for long distances and pushing myself physically and especially mentally. As a mom,...

I am Insecure

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I am insecure. Not all the time, and not in all situations, but insecurity is not a foreign concept to me. It's not something I like...
Before having children, I could have slept through a tornado. After our two beautiful daughters arrived, the sound of his slippers hitting the floor...
When my husband and I brought our oldest son home from the hospital, I just wasn’t right. I didn't know at the time, but...

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...