A real mom getting real
It's not healthy, and it's not realistic, but I constantly worry that my kids will end up really hurt, or worse. That some freak accident will happen and my kids will be gone forever. I like to think that I'm a good mom. I'm capable of keeping my children fed, healthy, happy and safe. But … Continue reading What Keeps Me Up At Night
Last week, I shared how my husband has been a real hero during this unbelievably challenging, heart-wrenching, soul shakingly tough postpartum period. I've been reflecting on our relationship some more, and just how much my husband has impacted me since we've been together. First of all, I don't feel I had the best model of … Continue reading Being Loved by My Husband Helps Me Love Myself
Today I'm supposed to write about the kindness of strangers (this is for my 30 day writing challenge - feel free to join in if you like). I'm not sure what it says about me that nothing comes to mind when I try to think of a meaningful experience of kindness from a stranger. I don't … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
This is Day 2 of my 30 Day Writing Challenge. Feel free to join me by writing about something you don't remember. Post a link in the comments below and I'll be sure to read and comment. Now that I have two children of my own, I often think back to my childhood and how … Continue reading Something I Don’t Remember
I'm 9 months pregnant and it's most likely my last pregnancy. I am a whale, every position is uncomfortable, my skin is itchy and I'm SO done sharing my body. But at the same time, I know I will miss feeling the little baby kicks. I will miss my toddler kissing my belly. I will … Continue reading The Confusing, Competing Feelings of Motherhood
