Dear Gibson, Let’s just get this one out of the way. TEETHING. You’re doing it. You started at around two months. There’s now a white bump under your bottom gums, and it’s torturing you. I hate it so much for … Continue reading
I truly am sorry for my thoughts about your skirt last year. The honest truth is that you looked adorable in it and I was a sweating, hulking mess after BodyVibe while your mascara hadn’t even streaked. So I consoled … Continue reading
Thanks to the three folks who commented on the contest blog post! It wasn’t my biggest drawing to date, but I suppose it’s sort of a niche prize. 🙂 However, for me it is just an invaluable little piece of … Continue reading
And this: And this: And this: Because I go back to work on Monday. Full-time. And that means waking up early to beat traffic into the city. Which means no more early mornings with my beautiful son. I know I … Continue reading
I know every mother eventually develops her own tips and tricks for parenting: little things that work just for her and her baby. She might pass that advice on to you, and it may or may not apply to your … Continue reading
Remember Maria Kang? Maybe you remember her better by her Internet-bestowed title of Fit Mom? She popped up late last year. I believe I was just entering my second trimester at the time. I remember seeing her “inspirational” photo in my … Continue reading
…not for lovers. I used to think a beautiful full moon in the night sky on a clear night was made for lovers. Maybe that’s from my teenage obsession with the movie Moonstruck. Cher being devoured by Nicholas Cage isn’t really … Continue reading
So breastfeeding. That shit’s weird, right? At least that’s how I feel about it. Ever since I saw the first evidence of what my body was capable of, I’ve oscillated between “what the hell?!” and “how freaking cool am I?” … Continue reading
Dear Gibson, You’re two months old as of this past Sunday (my first Mother’s Day!) and the first thing that comes to mind when I think of what to write to you is this. You can smile! The first time … Continue reading
Imagine if you will… A woman in the children’s section of the library. She is struggling with a diaper bag and a canvas tote while trying to check out age-appropriate board books and CDs for her son. The child she … Continue reading
Hungry For Motherhood 