This is a guest blog-post from my better half!: From an early age I was fairly convinced that I was not well suited for motherhood. I was too selfish. I need to feel appreciated at a level that children cannot provide. I was okay with that, too. I knew that I could live a really exciting and … Continue reading Jumping Head First into Motherhood-From zero to five in one year (11/15/15)
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Mothering Transitions
I used to believe that transitions were occasional and temporary. For the past few years it has felt like one continuous transition, as if I am continually trying to process the latest piece of life. I'm beginning to realize that life is just one giant transition. And I'm beginning to think that maybe I'm not … Continue reading Mothering Transitions
Closet Hockey Mom (11/15)
Hockey. You either love it or you hate it. I never had much exposure to hockey growing up, I just knew that hockey parents are intense, dedicated, indulgent. Watching hockey just seemed cold. Sitting there. Freezing. So when #2 begged for an entire year to try hockey, I wasn't too excited. Hockey is expensive. Lots … Continue reading Closet Hockey Mom (11/15)
Ode to the Washing Maching (11-15)
This has been on my list of topics, but must put this out there today in honor of our trusty appliance. The fridge went out today, and the dish washer is all backed up. So, in order to appease the appliance gods, I should probably say a few kind words to the washing machine, lest … Continue reading Ode to the Washing Maching (11-15)
How to get Kids to Eat Healthy (12-2-15)
I’m actually asking the question. No, Seriously. This isn’t a guide to successful tricks. I mean, I’m asking you, how DO you get kids to healthy? I’d love to know! We’ve been “paleo” for several years now. I use that term loosely because we subscribe to an 80/20 diet. We aren’t strict about it, but … Continue reading How to get Kids to Eat Healthy (12-2-15)
Mothering Perspectives (12-4-15)
My better half suggested I write about what it’s like watching a “first time mom” go through the phases from my vantage point. She said, “You know, how I have unreasonable expectations and think #5 is a genius.” This seems like it could go badly. She does like when I tease her but, I’m also … Continue reading Mothering Perspectives (12-4-15)
He Calls me Moppy (12-8-15)
I probably have one of the best “other mother” situations I could ever have. I am “other mother” to our #5, who turns 2 soon. I met this little guy before he was born, and was one of the very first people to lay eyes on him as I was at his birth. I didn’t … Continue reading He Calls me Moppy (12-8-15)
Road Trip! 12-28-16
1034 miles 16.5 hours 5 kids 1 Moppy -17 degreesChallenge Accepted! I hit the open road yesterday with the 5 kiddos, over 700 miles just on I-80 alone, over 1000 miles total, to grandmother's house we went! The kids were amazing little travelers. We lucked out, but they are also used to long distance trips. … Continue reading Road Trip! 12-28-16
Mile Marker 237-1-6-16
I share this story with you because I relive this each time I pass through on I-80. It's a happy ending but does contain trauma: Some experiences are seared into your memory. You can recall every detail for the rest of your life. Strange how the mind works when other times you don’t remember what … Continue reading Mile Marker 237-1-6-16
Vulnerability
Today I finally worked up the courage to drag myself to a local MOPS meeting for the first time since moving to our new town. First, MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) is an international mom group that meets locally 2x a month, designed for stay-at-home moms to connect, fellowship, and support each other. I used to … Continue reading Vulnerability
Just the 7 of Us 