The baby was about to wake from a nap. I had just finished folding the third load of laundry of the day. There were too many clothes to fit in the hamper so I headed upstairs with my arms...
My pregnancy was an absolute breeze until my 28 week appointment when my OB stopped our typical chit-chat mid sentence with a puzzled look on his face and grabbed my chart. I knew instantly that something wasn’t right. The...
Why. Won't. You. Nap?! I just don't get it. The second I think I have any handle or control of naptime, he goes and switches it up on me. He follows a routine just long enough to lure me...
"Oh no, I really have to pee," I thought to myself as I strapped the baby into the Ergo carrier and headed into the gym. My 2 and 4-year-olds were in tow and we started to cross the parking...
When I was in college, I lived at home and commuted back and forth to class. I didn't have the "traditional" college experience. I kept mainly to myself, and most semesters I planned all of my classes in a...
You’ve been here for a month, my sweet baby girl. How has it gone by so fast. I look at your perfect little face and I wonder, am I holding you enough? I had to do the dishes, to...
Seven years, 84 months, 2,555 days, 61,320 hours, 3,679,200 minutes and 220,752,000 seconds – this is exactly how long I have been a mother (but who’s counting?). With a resume like this, I should have all the confidence in...
I have four children ages seven and under. (Yes, I said four.)
We have always lived in a small space, so I have never been one to over-do it on "baby gear." In my opinion if you follow the "must have"...
Many little things add up to one significant change in life — a bittersweet end to the baby and toddler years.
I remember sitting and watching my kids when they were younger and thinking, "What will I do when...
When a couple is expecting a baby, they focus on preparing for the arrival. They take classes and register for the world’s cutest gear. Yet, couples often fail to "baby-proof" their relationship for the changes as they transition from...
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10 of the Best Independent Bookstores in Rhode Island
As parents, we know that reading to our children is beneficial. Some of my favorite memories include reading to my children. We've compiled a...
