Dealing with a speech delay has taught me a lot. It's taken me a long time to write this post. When I first began typing it up, I wrote this: My son is 20 months old and still hasn't uttered his first word. He is officially speech delayed (he also isn't walking, and is delayed … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Post Pictures of my Son Online
This post has been one I've wanted to write from day one, but I've held back. In part because when my blog was brand new, none of you would've cared, right? Or noticed, really, that I don't have photos of my kid online. But, there's a reason I don't post pictures of my son … [Read more...]
12 Things I Learned in my Son’s First 12 Months
Motherhood is an excellent teacher. Even though pregnancy felt forever long, the day you became a mom, you probably felt totally unprepared. You're suddenly deep in the trenches, learning as you go. Getting peed on along the way. Well, here are twelve things I personally … [Read more...]
The Most Inspiring Motherhood Quotes
Motherhood is the hardest thing I have EVER experienced. And I'd like to think that I've experienced my fair share. Motherhood offers a unique set of circumstances that will test every ounce of patience you possess. At times, you might absolutely hate it, but somehow, you still … [Read more...]
The Easiest Parenting Hack for Keeping Calm
What has been your hardest moment as a mother? Was it that newborn stage where you're just so. damn. tired? Was it during a temper tantrum? Was it later, in adolescence, when your kid was lying to you? Cheating, stealing, having sex? No matter what the situation is, I have a … [Read more...]