by Amy | Nov 4, 2014 | List, My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy
As I unpack onesies and organize chew toys in preparation for my next baby, I’m having flashbacks to my first time raising a newborn. Embarrassing flashbacks. Given what I now know about babies and kids, I can’t believe I made so many rookie mistakes. I’m sure I’ll...
by Amy | Oct 29, 2014 | List, My Family, Parenthood
When my daughter was born, I bowed out of an exciting and lucrative career in television production because I wasn’t ready to leave her. I couldn’t figure out a way to do TV part time, so I settled into being a stay-at-home mom who sometimes writes (while wearing a...
by Amy | Oct 15, 2014 | My Family, Parenthood
There are many benefits to having kids later in life: You’re more settled and secure, you know who you are and you’ve already had a chance to see the world before making that lengthy stop in Diaper Town. That said, being an older mom also has some liabilities, like...
by Amy | Oct 13, 2014 | My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy
Me: Viv, we have some exciting news. You know how you’re always saying you want to be a big sister? Viv: Yeah? Me: Well you’re going to be a big sister! Viv bounces up and down on the couch, huge smile. Then her face darkens. Viv: But mom, I’ve...
by Amy | Oct 9, 2014 | Celebrities, My Family, Parenthood
My 3-year-old daughter’s been taking an after-school dance class at our local recreation center. I don’t know what she loves more — the twirling, the tap shoes or shaking it off to Taylor Swift — but I’m glad she’s enjoying herself. I’m just hoping she’s not actually...
by Amy | Oct 1, 2014 | Halloween, Holidays, My Family, Parenthood
Of course kids love Halloween — it’s the most rule-breaking holiday of the year! Candy for dinner, staying up past bedtime and wearing dress-up clothes outside adds up to an epically spook-tacular night. But for parents responsible for all the planning and...
