When I was pregnant, the most common phrase I heard was "life will never be the same." It was usually said in a condescending tone and it was followed by some sort of horror story. Morning sickness that actually...
To my firstborn son:
In just a few months, Lord-willing, you will have a baby sister! We are all excited for her arrival, and we’ve been letting you watch season 5 of Daniel Tiger on repeat so that you’ll be...
It's no secret that I love shopping for kid's clothes, and I love a good deal.
Have you ever heard of Zulily? It allegedly combines both of these things. But once you dig past the irresistible sales on Toms and...
Sometimes my kids ask me relatively simple questions to answer. A case in point:
"Do zombies poop their pants, Mom?"
Since zombies aren't functioning at the highest level, I assume they aren't too focused on making it to the toilet on...
The news that Netflix will now offer unlimited parental leave to its staff was met with a round of virtual high fives from all corners of the media world this week - except, that is, on the company’s own...
When I first became a mother nine years ago, it was a bit of a surprise. Okay, it was actually a HUGE surprise! Having my daughter turned my world upside down, and I went from a single, twenty-something to...
It was July 2.
Oliver was just shy of 6 months old and I was still getting the hang of being out in the world with him. This particular afternoon involved grocery shopping at Target. We had made it through the actual...
Life is busy. Extracurricular activities, social events, sports. Our time - and our children's time - seems to be filled with more demands than ever, and the demands of a new school year and the homework it comes with are...
To celebrate the different expressions of how moms work, the KCMB series "The Way Moms Work" follows the many ways we work in a single day. We hope this series will champion all of the work moms do, both in and...
One of the perks of living in Kansas City is its close proximity to a myriad of lakes. Whether you are sticking closer to home with a trip to Clinton or Smithville lakes, or you're making the drive to the...
When I first tipped up in Kansas City from London, 8 months pregnant and trailing my husband’s career, I enjoyed watching the looks of envy when I’d tell people I was on a year’s maternity leave. Thirty-nine weeks of...
Dear Sons,
In the three short years I have been a mom, our country has seen some tumultuous times. Tragedies like Newtown and Ferguson, the Jewish community shootings, and most recently in Charleston, have been troubling and heartbreaking to watch...
This post could also be titled: The tips of your fingers WILL grow back!
A few months ago, I was preparing to throw my son his first birthday party. He was turning five and it was the first birthday we...
Did you have a Blankie? If you didn’t, I would bet that you know someone who did. I’ll bet that you not only know someone who had one, I’ll bet you know someone who really loved their Blankie. Someone...
Newborns are like fetuses outside the body. You have to change diapers, feed every 2-3 hours sleep deprived with no rewards... and then there's a smile. And you wonder if it's just gas.
Remember the British lady on Oprah who...
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