There is a funny scene in "Marley and Me" where - after they have three kids a dog - the dad is View Post
on love and worry
I used to think love was nice. I remember watching “Bed of Roses” (which is probably a horribly made View Post
a letter to me
It is no secret. I was a horrible new mom. I was selfish, I worried, I stressed, I (gasp) tried to View Post
What we hope for our children
It dawned on me recently how often verdicts are passed on your kid. Not like in an official way, but View Post
On Discipline
Formerly in my mind, there were two types of moms. Good moms, and moms who let their kids chew on View Post
Encouragement for stressed moms: Mommy Advice Contest Winners!
You know the feeling you get when you realize, wow, they DO make chocolate covered rice crispy View Post
Mommy Advice Contest!
I have LOVED the first year of Sam's life. I was warned, and they were right. You start looking at View Post
Changes
My life has changed quite a bit in the last two weeks.People used to say, "Don't be in a hurry for View Post
It’s official…
I'm a mom. a woman. a grown-up. here's how I know.- I lather on hand lotion religiously, trying to View Post
Stay eight and a half months old forever.
Never grow up. Always laugh hysterically at the vacuum, the word "doggie" and your daddy going down View Post
Today I Am Thankful…
- for long naps (his, not mine)- for summer in winter- for the ability to run, even if after nine View Post
It’s hard work!
I remember hearing the name "M.O.P.S" in my childhood, and two things always struck me. First, what View Post
The White Flag
The first week Sam was born someone gave us a present. I can't remember the gift or the giver, but I View Post
You in Target…
You. You in Target last Saturday with your workout capris and your frappachino. You annoy me. I'm View Post
Help Wanted
I heard recently that tanning beds rival cigarettes in the cancer-causing category. Darn it. View Post
My Rats Are Disappearing
I had a moment last night. Sam had gas, hunger, stuffy nose, and then playtime – two hours total. View Post
From the Future Jessica
This post started out (in my head) as some helpful advice to you single and childless people. It was View Post
hysterical
I owe my friend Katie for this one...she forwarded to me. I literally laughed so hard I was crying, View Post
Prayers I Have Prayed
Soon after Sam was born I sent out an email to some of my friends asking for their prayer requests. View Post
Inspiring
I found this in the very early days of being a mom. It's in Dr. James Dobson's book Bringing Up Boys View Post
ONE OF THOSE DAYS!!
You know the bumper sticker that says, "A bad day at golf/fishing/etc is still better than a good View Post
Calling All Mothers – Update
Wow! I have already received so much encouraging and helpful advice on the issue of sleep! THANK YOU View Post
Calling All Mothers
I have never been so interested in sleep my whole life. I don't mean just wanting it, but curiously, View Post
Mothering is an Art
So moms are pretty amazing is what I've realized. One huge revelation was the high degree of View Post
I am a big fat worrier
One thing that I've realized is the vast amount of unsolicited advice first-time moms receive. I'm View Post