A few nights ago, I came full circle. You see, for months, while I anticipated the arrival of our baby, I sang to her in the shower. I did this while I was expecting all three of my babies, actually. To me it was a way for the baby to get to know my voice—and for me to feel closer to that new …
12 Reasons It’s Okay to Not Love Breastfeeding
I was nursing at a park the other day when my friend who also has a newborn came and sat beside me. She joked right away about how she doesn't particularly like nursing, and I burst into a smile! In my experience, it's not often that women voice that admission. I'm in the same camp as my friend. Of …
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A Day in the Life
I had so much fun hosting the giveaway! I can't thank you enough for participating—and for the unexpected but much appreciated kind words and encouragement! Our winner (randomly generated, I swear!) happens to be the only male who entered! Congrats to Lukas Hagman! I hope your mom enjoys the …
Let’s Brainstorm! Boys and Rough Play
I'm excited to be linking up with CoffeeDate, where you video yourself talking about what's on your mind, as if you're on a coffee date with a friend. So if you have one minute and fifteen seconds to laugh at my weird mannerisms on video, press play! https://vimeo.com/65244071 My boys are …
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Stories Make Life Shine: Instinct
She lies on her back in her crib, snugly swaddled. I pat her belly slowly, rhythmically and wait for her fussing to slow to a stop. I watch my hand almost as if it belongs to someone else. It is instinct that has taught me how to comfort my babies, and although I can't remember it with clarity, I am …
Life Lately
Life is small right now. Certainly not quiet, but small. It seems to grow and shrink depending what phase we're in. With an infant in the house, we're sticking closer to home, pulling our kids in tight and trying to savor these days with a baby this tiny. Spring flowers I cut from outside. First …
