When I had Gigi everyone gave me so much information about breastfeeding, but I never knew how incredibly hard it would be to stop. Gigi is 18 months old, and up until about 3 weeks ago she was nursing about 10-12 times a day. We co-sleep, so night nursings have always been easier. Sometimes I…
My Screw Ups
Watch Your Mouth!
If you know me, you know I have a very colorful way of speaking at times. I am very guilty of swearing around my kids and other people’s, too (not intentionally). Sorry! Dammit! Is it just me, or do most moms swear more after having kids? Obviously, we have more stress and frustration in our…
Undefeated
I’ve always heard that being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Lately, I’m really starting to understand that saying. To be completely honest and blunt, I feel like I can’t get my shit together. With all of us battling the cold/flu season, moving into a new home, renovating that new home, working,…
Bad Mom?
I admit it. I’ve been a bad mom. By “bad mom” I mean a lazy mom. I didn’t realize this until a complete stranger’s comment in the grocery store today. He took one look at my crazy kid running up and down the aisles and told me she needed to be in a stroller. Of…
It Takes a Village
I am not a perfectionist by any means, I do, however, pride myself on being a good mother and being there for my children. A perfect mother probably would not completely forget her child at school right!? Yes, that was me a few weeks ago. It Takes a Village I’ll paint you a picture of…
Baby’s First Haircut or Bowl Cut?
The reason my little girl looks like a boy at the moment is not entirely my fault. My husband is away a lot for work so he misses a lot of “firsts”. Obviously, I don’t tell him that and act like all milestones are the first time in front of him. Usually I can keep…
Sleep Training Mom Fail
Since day 1 in the hospital, I have co slept with my baby. The nurses thought I was absolutely crazy, but I loved cuddling with my newborn. Fast forward 9 months, and she is still sleeping with us at night. Until now. Sleep Training Mom Fail I tried to sleep train my baby in her…
Finding The Right Shoe Size For My Toddler
As a first-time mom I have made some mistakes, but this one takes the cake. My son Mikey started to walk at 11 months old, and from the moment he took off, I quickly realized it was time to stop using crib shoes, because they are mainly for looks. I knew I needed to buy…
My Biggest Mistake: People Touching My Baby
Having a baby is the most life changing experience!! This new little human has made you so incredibly happy, and you want to share her with everyone! Everyone loves a baby, but unfortunately, they also like to kiss and touch your baby. My Biggest Mistake: People Touching My Baby On a recent trip home, I…
In Search Of The Perfect Christmas Card
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to show family and friends my perfect baby in an adorable babies first Christmas card, or so I thought. I had a vision of my son smiling and laughing with Santa while wearing a Janie and Jack Christmas outfit topped off with the teddy bear bowtie and leather…
Screw Ups
We All Have Motherhood Screw Ups Mistakes and mishaps are inevitable during motherhood. In fact, I feel that my new role of mom is a constant reminder that I am not perfect and I am unable to control everything. This morning I woke up with the intention of making today great, but I was quickly…