Being a mom puts you under a microscope in a way that nothing else will – unless you choose to throw your hat in the ring for President one day. My little shadow is particularly good at copying everything she sees and everything she hears. I see it when she picks up my cell phone [...]
Mothering
I can see the headlines now. “Work at Home Mom Forgets Baby’s Name.”
You would think with only one child underfoot most of the time, I should be able to keep the kid’s name straight. Apparently not so.
James came home from work the other night and we were discussing some recent policy changes his employer, eBay [...]
A worried mom recently asked if her husband would be able to bond with their baby if his military duty kept him away during the birth. Moms and dads bond with their babies in different ways, and often that immediate after-birth bonding time is interrupted for some reason. Here is what I shared with her [...]
I’ve been avoiding this blog post for 6 months. I didn’t want to write this, because by not writing it somehow I could keep believing I have more time. I’m not ready for this kind of independence. My mother is terminally ill. I’m not ready to lose my mom.
Tonight, all I can think about is [...]
Losing baby fat when you have a new baby is tough. Lack of sleep, eating on the run, and the demands of your tiny new boss can be overwhelming. Who has time to exercise? This new mom workout can really help – and give you some extra free time as well.
I love the Lullaby Exercise [...]




