Real Life

When my son was born, one of the things that I was sure about was that I wanted to breastfeed. I wasn't sure how long, and I wasn't sure how the relationship would look, but I knew it was...

Have you ever heard of au pairs before and wondered what they were all about? Or maybe thought that live-in childcare is only for rich people? My family hosted au pairs for five years, and I think it’s one...

I hesitate to say this, fearing that if I put it out in the universe we will be punished with a late-spring blizzard, but I'm going to take a chance and say, "Spring is here!" And by "spring" I...

I have two jobs. One job requires 24-7 dedication. So when I’m not physically doing this work, I’m on-call, and I am certainly always mentally and emotionally connected. This job pays me in love–slobbery kisses, giggles, and cuddles. Being...

“What’s on your Christmas list this year?” It’s a question that I have heard regularly all month long. I’ve been asked by my husband, my parents, my friends and colleagues. I’ve asked the same question to my husband, our daughter,...

Eight months ago, I finally opened a box that had been sitting my bathroom for years.  I couldn't remember exactly when I bought the box of Women's Rogaine, but I had a rough idea.  I counted the years in...