The Case For Miss H. & Me.
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I want to make a case for Miss Hannigan, and by extension, myself. She and I aren’t so different, and here’s why-
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Joan of Arc, Vomit, and the Power of Motherhood
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When you’re young and spirited you think that having a kid won’t really be that big of a deal. You’ll just do it (and look at how cute babies are anyway)! Then that sweet amazing little human becomes everything you are, and everything you ever want to be.
You are a mom. THAT is who you are.
When people ask what you do or what your hobbies are, your mind goes blank and you can’t think of anything to say beyond... I’m a mom, they call me mom, but I like naps sometimes and peeing by myself!
Everything you are is literally embedded into everything your kids need and everything they are becoming. It’s not intentional, it’s just science.
Read MoreWhen your dreams tell you how you really feel...
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I had an amazing dream a few nights ago, a vivid dream, one of those wonderfully delightful dreams that leaves a sweet lingering sensation of happiness long after you wake up. In it, I loaded up all of my baskets of laundry, dropped them off in the middle of the desert, and then drove away without looking back.
Read MoreIf postpartum comes
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Postpartum is a fog that distorts your life. It comes quietly and broadly shadows your memories. It isolates your mind from reality. While it isn’t something you can really plan for, it is something that everyone should be aware of.
Read MoreSweet, sweet bedtime.
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I love my kids so much. I love them so much, I need them to go to sleep so that I can love them again tomorrow.
Read MoreToday is your day! (Via "if you give a mouse a cookie")
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You wake up in the morning feeling fresh and motivated. Today you think. Today is my day. You start off your morning by making a perfect little list of “To do’s”. Things you will absolutely accomplish that day. Nothing will stop you.
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