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But, Wait, I Thought You Wanted a Little Sister!
My preschooler knew I was pregnant long before I planned to tell her. I’d been waiting to pass the genetic screening before I rocked my kid’s world, yet when I was only five weeks along, she threw her arms around me, looked deeply into my eyes and implored, “Mommy,...
7 Secret Perks of Pregnancy Bed Rest
Those of you who knew me when I was on bed rest with Viv will not believe I am glorifying it now (I hated it!). But the grass is always greener. I'd give anything to lay down right now! Most moms will tell you that pregnancy bed rest blows. You’re stuck home alone,...
My Husband Thinks I’m a Hoarder
I’ll admit it—I’ve saved every letter written to me at sleepaway camp circa 1984. And all of my concert t-shirts. And my sixth grade sticker collection. And the satin unicorn with rainbow streamers that hung over my childhood bed. My husband, on the other hand,...
My 3-Year-Old’s Obsession with Pregnancy, Pubic Hair and Birth
“Do I have a uterus?” my 3-year-old wants to know. “Yes!” I tell her enthusiastically. “When you’re an adult, if you decide to have a baby, it will grow in your uterus.” “So I have a uterus all day?” “Yes.” “Does Daddy have a uterus?” This is the sort of conversation...
Christmas in Solvang
If you live outside California, you may never have heard of Solvang- a charming village near Santa Barbara that was founded by Danish settlers in 1911 (the name Solvang means "Sunny Fields" in Danish). When deciding whether to visit Solvang, ask yourself, is your...
7 Reasons I Hate Wearing a Bra
Loyal Readers: I wrote the following post for mom.me. When I write for that site, they judge me based on number of views. So if you want to read my bra story (because it's funny!) please do, but if you don't have time and want to help a girl out, just click on the...
My Daughter’s First Nutcracker Ballet (aka Just How Long Can a Preschooler Sit Still?)
Since my nearly 4-year-old daughter is taking ballet and wears mainly tutus these days, I couldn't resist getting tickets to our local production of The Nutcracker. I'd like to tell you we dressed her up for the occasion, but this is pretty much a typical day around...
9 New Years Resolutions This Mom’s Guaranteed to Break
It’s that time of year again, so let’s wipe the slate clean and set some personal goals for 2015, shall we? As a first-time mom, I’m always looking to up my game, and I know I have lots of room for improvement. Of course, with every well-intentioned resolution comes...
The Secret To Ending Tantrums
Does it ever feel like your toddler has multiple personalities, like, say, Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde? One day, my daughter is offering to help me set the table for dinner. The next day, she’s screaming bloody murder and throwing her plate across the room because I dared...