WHat’s the first thing you should do when you pick your kids up from school? It’s crazy how messy kids can get at school. Every morning, when I drop Ayva off, she is put together so well. Her hair is neatly pulled back in a ponytail with her little headband. The cuffs of her bright…
Category: Parenting
Going from one to two kids was harder than I thought
Going from one to two kids is a huge parenting eye opener! I was a mom of one child for nearly 8 years before my son was born. My daughter was the most chill baby, a pretty easygoing toddler, and has been a low maintenance kid so far. Any issues or challenges that she had,…
I don’t think my nagging is working
Not too long ago, I read an article that said something about daughters with nagging mothers did better in life. Okay, to be honest, I didn’t read the article. I saw the headline and immediately started celebrating my obviously amazing parenting skills. If the headline was true, then my daughter was set. Her future was…
Actually Moms, we ARE doing enough for our kids
When I was a mom of one, I was so extra when it came to doing things for my daughter. She had three birthday cakes for her first birthday. I took her to the zoo or museums every weekend before she could even walk. Even though I was a single mom and my money was…
Postpartum Body Blues
It’s been over a year, and I’m not happy with my postpartum body. I had a pretty great postpartum experience this last go-round. Jamie was a pretty easy baby. He’s added so much to our lives. Ayva is adapting well to being a big sister. My husband is incredibly helpful. I have no complaints. Except…