Oh, don't let him fool you. He looks cute and innocent, snuggled in a towel, sitting in his bathtub as he waits (quietly) for me to finish a shower. He just had a bath, and he smells like fresh baby. It was the perfect start to the perfect day. Or so I thought. About 10 minutes after this photo was taken, Clark went bat-shit crazy. As in crazy-insane-crazy. (Side note: I … [Read more...] about Two Month Milestones, Or What I Infer From My 60-Day Old Human
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Top 10 Most Underrated Things About Being a Stay at Home Parent
A lot of women (and men) complain about how difficult it is to be a stay at home parent. "I always say moms have the toughest job in the world if you're doing it right," Oprah says. So, maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I'm going to raise the bullshit flag on the complaints and share the greatest parts of being a stay at home mom (or stay at home dad). Without further ado, here's … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Underrated Things About Being a Stay at Home Parent
Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need
Everyone has their own tips & tricks for raising your bundle of joy. But those other people don't know what they're talking about. I'm here to tell you the truth. From swaddling blankets to sleeping through the night, you don't need to look any further for your newborn advice. 1. An extra pair of hands. Actually, you might need 2 extra pairs of hands. That's four … [Read more...] about Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need
The Wonder [Why I Ever Had Children] Weeks
Most "experts" would define the Wonder Weeks as a time of great growth during which your child checks off important developmental milestones. I would call those people "liars". The Wonder Weeks (also known as the Wonder Why I Ever Had Children, If I'll Ever Sleep Again, and When The Last Time I Showered Was Weeks) are not for the weak. If you're thinking that, after 6 weeks … [Read more...] about The Wonder [Why I Ever Had Children] Weeks
Carpe Diem, or Carpe-the-Moments-Until-the-Next-Diaper-Change
There are some days when time stands still. A 5AM diaper change transforms from a dirty, gag-worthy chore into moments you'll remember for the rest of your life. At two months old, I know Clark won't stay this size forever. These moments, no matter how precious or filthy, are only temporary. And these moments are distinctly different from all other moments in your life, because … [Read more...] about Carpe Diem, or Carpe-the-Moments-Until-the-Next-Diaper-Change