I don’t think work-life balance exists. I think you do the best you can, when you can. Being a working mom isn’t easy but I think it’s good.* I want Lucas to have a strong work ethic and – hopefully – he’ll learn valuable lessons from seeing me work. Nevertheless, I know that he hears … More Balance
One of my favorite things to do is cook but I haven’t been able to do it much since Lucas was born. Now that he’s older, I’m getting back into the kitchen and bringing him with me. This week we took the apples from the orchard and made apple butter and apple rhubarb pie. Lucas … More Baking with Baby
Today was a hard day to be an adult but I’d live it over a thousand times because it was the best day to be a mom. Lucas is amazing and he blew me away constantly. He’s so smart, sweet and funny – I don’t know how I got so lucky. Lucas gave the BEST … More Moments
Too many parenting hours are spent asking/pleading with Lucas to ‘come here’, ‘don’t touch’, ‘be careful’ and saying the dreaded ‘no’. These fun phrases are used even more frequently when we’re out of the house because the world is not baby proofed. I hate using these words. I LOVE that Lucas is adventurous and I … More Touch-A-Truck on the Riverfront
Friday night Kat asked how I would feel if Lucas grew up to be a Republican. Without hesitation or doubt, my answer was that I would have failed as a mother if that happened. It isn’t a political statement, it’s moral one. At this moment in time the Republican Party has demonstrated that it will … More Motherhood defined
I’m trying not to get my hopes up but it looks like we might get a little spring weather around here. Even with the nip in the air we are taking advantage of the longer days and spending lots of time outdoors. Lucas loves sports. Since he was a baby he’s enjoyed watching Sports Center … More Play Ball
The week we found out Lucas was Lucas I knew I wanted his nursery and 1st birthday party to be 1940s Captain America (what can I say? I’m a planner). I was rather surprised to discover there weren’t many ideas on the internet so perhaps this post will offer inspiration to others. I created the … More 1st Birthday – 1940s Captain America
One year! How is it possible? I remember everything about Lucas’ birth like it was yesterday including seeing him in the OR and holding him in post-op. I’ve clung to every minute, grateful beyond measure for this wonderful blessing. Lucas is the light of our life. He is so happy and makes everyone around him … More Lucas is ONE!
Reality v. Expectations We had Gwen as our ‘practice baby‘ and well – there is no practicing for the real thing. I don’t mean that it is harder or easier to parent than to babysit but it is different. Gwen had her own habits and routines from home that we benefited from (and cultivated – … More Motherhood Musings
Our little meatball has been on the outside for 8 months but it feels like forever – I honestly can’t remember life without him. He’s changed so much in the last month! Lucas went from barely crawling to ready to walk in a mere 30 days! He crawls all over the place – literally over too, … More Lucas Month 8
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