As I started writing this blog post, I wanted to dedicate it to the new parents out there. Because holy crap if you’re a new parent. You are surely going through some big changes. You are definitely tired. You are probably hormonal. You are feeling accomplished and hopeful and well-adjusted one day — and like…
Mom life right now is… sharing a bed with too many large creatures. Stevie always comes to our bed around 1am and Fergus is catching on too. They are either getting sneakier, or Paul and I are so tired that we don’t even notice. Mom life right now is… two short workouts a day —…
When Paul and I sat down to plan our family vacation, I was prepped and ready to make my case for Hawaii. Hawaii all the way baby! Dream vacation coming up! Paul, trust me! It will be perfect. I have the resort picked, the kid can go to the day camp, we can drink and…
As most of you know, Stevie had another eye surgery yesterday. This was his 9th time under anesthesia. The fourth eye surgery. Three of those being on his eyelids. Does he have 3 eyelids?? No, the first one just failed, so we had to do it again. I have many, many grumpy faces and new…
It seems to me that all moms have a very emotional response before their babies start Kindergarten. I am witnessing it first hand, all around me. It’s the start of a new chapter. They will be with all those big kids in the elementary school! These little beings, who have been so dependent on us…
Today marked our first day back at the wading pool. We have spent many, many, many summer afternoons at these shallow petri dishes around town, and I personally have a love/hate thing going. Still. On one hand, this activity was a treasure. When Stevie hated swim class, I could still bring him here. When I…
In case you don’t follow me on Facebook (or Instagram or Twitter or social media in general), today you can find me on The Mother Effin Truth blog. I’ve had a post on there once before and it’s one of my favorite blogs because it’s a place where moms get to be honest with no judgement! I talk…
CAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRS! (He can’t take credit for the arrangement, but he liked watching…)Stevie started a new behavioral therapy a few weeks back and – dare I say – I think it’s helping? It’s mostly providing us with tools to learn how to handle him and his difficult outbursts. And it seriously goes against every natural mothering…
DISCLAIMER: I say poop a lot in this one. Two years ago, we started introducing the idea of the potty. But I guess we’ve only been taking it more seriously the last year or so. And even more seriously the last couple months. And even more more seriously the last week. I can’t honestly say that…
Stevie had an assessment last week for behavioral therapy. This is something I should be excited about. We have wanted this for a long time. It’s supposed to help him and help all of us as a family unit. But when the assessment was over, a feeling a dread washed over me. I did not feel happy about…