I had a fairly uneventful pregnancy the first time. I loved having my one ultrasound and visiting the doctor to know exactly where the baby was positioned inside me so I could soothe it in utero. I worked up...
Dear Self,
You spent months planning the perfect Christmas full of gifts that were handmade,
local, or encouraged creativity. Your daughters went to bed Christmas Eve and you carefully arranged their new easel with a handwritten note from Santa himself, children’s museum...
Dear Baby Boy of Mine,
You’re almost 9 months old now, and this is the first letter I’ve written to you since before you were born. Your big sister had a whole book of letters from me by this point...
Being pregnant is such a special and short time, even though it can feel like a long time. There are so many amazing things happening that you think you'll always remember, but they do get lost if you don't capture them...
When you have as many kids as I do, you learn a thing or two about your parenting strengths and weaknesses. I've learned that I excel at taking care of babies and toddlers. The trouble is, in what seems...
People warned me about this. They told me not to do it but I thought I knew better and paid no heed. I watched my little 5-year-old daughter walk into Kindergarten and then did the thing I regret the...
The Scene
Spring break; a six-year-old, three-year-old, and two parents; and a 19-hour car ride (as projected by Google Maps, without stops).
ROAD TRIP!
The Task
Come up with things to keep both kids happy and quiet in a small space for a...
Today is the day, everyone! You sent in your nominations (20 of them!), and with the help of our lovely team of contributing writers, we have narrowed it down to the top 7 finalists for our Super Dad Contest! And...
It was twilight in the Amana Colonies. Our little family of three was heading back to our car after a late afternoon of window shopping and enjoying some strudel. Seasonal garlands were hung along every fence post on the...
The school year is almost over. The end of the school year is a time to celebrate with your child. They have worked hard for 180 days and are ready to have a little fun. They deserve to see...