by Amy | Mar 1, 2018 | My Family, Parenthood, Siblings
As every parent with two or more children knows, the fantasy of siblings can be very different from the reality. You dream that they’ll be best buddies who always play together, yet it seems like you spend most of your day begging them to stop poking each other in the...
by Amy | Feb 11, 2018 | My Family, Parenthood
Remember thinking that your newborn baby was so complicated? How do I get her to sleep? Is she eating enough? Is she gassy? Why is she making that face? Then you look back and realize what an idiot you were, because babies are the easiest thing ever. Especially when...
by Amy | Dec 6, 2017 | My Family, Parenthood
Dear 2-Year-Old, What an exciting year it’s been! You peed on the potty at least as many times as you peed on the floor. You learned how to escape your stroller and sprint towards oncoming traffic. You pulled one sock over half your foot “BY MYSELF.” I get it: you’re...
by Amy | Oct 31, 2017 | Holidays, My Family, Shopping
Update: The giveaway has ended, but please enjoy the holiday shopping guide. Need inspiration for your holiday shopping? How about a free gift to get you started? Read on! UncommonGoods is one of my favorite online stores, especially when I’m looking for a...
by Amy | Oct 24, 2017 | My Family, Parenthood
A few weeks ago, I posted a picture of my daughter Chloe, age 2 1/2, on her first day of preschool. She was smiling so proudly in her navy top and striped skirt—a schoolgirl ready to take on the world. But 20 minutes later, when I attempted to drop her off and say...
by Amy | Oct 5, 2017 | My Family, Parenthood
If you’re old enough to remember a bath product called Calgon, then you definitely remember their commercials. A frazzled mom yells, “Calgon, take me away!” and is transported into a luxurious bubble bath, where, presumably, she can no longer hear...
