Motherhood

Sex Scares Me

Sophia had her 5th birthday party last night. Her ocean theme was a big hit and after we sent all the kids home at bedtime post the flashlight seashell hunt we fell into chairs with some friends and some drinks. Somehow the conversation turned to sex and I realized that one day my kids would [...]

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How to Prepare a Pre-School Rockstar!

I am a huge fan of pre-school for kids. It’s not that I don’t think I have the skills to prepare my kids for Kindergarten. I am peppy. I can read. I draw pretty well. I totally know my numbers and my alphabet. I can make friends. Still, all of my kids go to pre-school. [...]

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Letting Go, Yet Holding Tight

Sophia my love, 5 years ago you were swimming in my body, just 20 days from being in my arms. 4 years ago you clung to our necks as we swirled you around in the pool and splashed in the ocean. 3 years ago you leapt off the side of the pool, your laugh filling [...]

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Going for Great Lengths

Sophia was born with no hair. Her thin, pale brown childhood locks grow slower than molasses. She longs for long hair and constantly tries to figure out how to make it grow. She had a complex brushing routine in an attempt to become Rapunzel. It was so nice that she wanted to brush her own hair. Then, last week, I [...]

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The Changes No One Told Me About

This week we’re talking change. We all know this word very well. Please welcome Tracy from It Builds Character as she talks about how fast the changes come when we become parents. Tracy can be found on twitter as @ChiMomWriter. She is a former career gal trapped in a mom’s body. Hold the mom jeans. [...]

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