Motherhood – Oh, The Drama (second in series)

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“NOOOO!!!” cried my two year old as I turned to leave the room.  I had just stepped into the kitchen, still within five feet of where she sat playing with her blocks, but I guess that was just too far.  … Continue reading

Motherhood – The Comedy (first in series)

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There really should be laws in place mandating that new moms undergo certain reintegration tests before they are granted entrance back into society. Things like getting retested for a driver’s license, walking a straight line, and the ability to speak … Continue reading

It Gets Better

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People describe having a baby as a “life changing” experience.  I heard it so much while I was pregnant with my first child that I was under the illusion that the frequent reminders somehow prepared me for the change that … Continue reading

The Waves of Motherhood

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At times it can be incredibly intense being a mother, especially having a new baby and a toddler under two years old.  Flooded with hormones and emotions, I often feel like I am being tossed about in the waves of … Continue reading

Motherhood and Miss America

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Watching the Miss America pageant this weekend I couldn’t help but appreciate the poise and grace the contestants portrayed.  It was amazing how such beautiful women sashayed about on stage in front of hundreds of audience members and millions of … Continue reading

Hormones and Hair Loss

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Oh the joys of becoming a mother… our hormones are so out of control that people feel like they need to bring a box of tissue and a shield when coming to visit!  And as I discovered today, there is … Continue reading

She Smiled At Me

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My daughter smiling at me has always been a joyous occasion.  I will never forget the first time she smiled.  Just a tiny little baby not more than a few weeks old staring up at me with wonder in her … Continue reading

Survival Moment

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It’s in these rare, quiet moments when the kids happen to both be sleeping at the same time that I can curl up with a cup of coffee and reflect on those precious instants throughout the day.  It’s in these … Continue reading