We are told about the village, and we live close to one another. Yet so many of us moms are still incredibly lonely.
Parenting
I Hated Gender Reveals Until I Had One—This Is How It Went
Gender reveals are awkward and over the top, but due to unforeseen COVID-19 related circumstances, I ended up having one. Here’s how it went.
Why I Won’t Pretend to Cherish Every Moment of Quarantine
I want to cherish all these moments, but life gets in the way. After the fun cookie baking and family campouts, I just want some quiet alone time.
Embracing Being the Okayest Mom Ever During Coronavirus
Why are people obsessing about being “their best selves” during quarantine? I’m barely treading water over here, so I’m all set with finding a new hobby.
Behind the Plane Ride
After experiencing the horrors of flying with a feral 3-year-old, if you’re ever in this position, I will help you. I will not judge. I will be your friend.
How Quarantine Loosened my Screen Time Rules
By Ruth Kogen Goodwin of ruthkgoodwin.com I’ll admit it. I was a panic shopper. Not for toilet paper, or canned food, or disinfectant. I had enough of that in my pantry and emergency kit. What I didn’t have, what I decided I urgently needed the night that schools closed, was a Chromebook for my first […]
On the Eve of Eight Years Old
The silver lining of all of this for me is that time seems to be standing still. And that means although my son will have to have a quarantined birthday, I get a few extra moments of seven with him.
No One Died Today and That’s Good Enough
By Jessica Tyler of I Dream of Naptime Wake up. Check email. Walk dog. Break up fight between kids. Prepare son’s school work folder because I was too damn tired last night. Make coffee (AMEN). Make breakfast. Make another breakfast. Change diaper. Log on to computer. Get kids dressed. Conference call. Start online school. Argue […]