How We Failed at Potty Training a Toddler
Yes, we failed. Gloriously. All the books and blogs we read made it sound so easy. “Just follow these steps and you, too, will have a fully potty-trained toddler in just three… Read More
What It’s Really Like Being Married with a Kid at 44
One recent Sunday, after struggling to feed a toddler who wouldn’t stop moving and reading six books before putting him to bed, I wandered into the living room and snapped on the… Read More
No-babies Perfect
Whenever someone told me, “You’re so lucky. Landon is such an easy baby,” in the back of my mind, I would wonder how long that would last. Because no one has a… Read More
Why We Should Be Thankful For Everything, All The Time
Spending Thanksgiving morning in the ER really makes you think about what you should be thankful for. It’s been a tough year. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had my… Read More
Why We’re Not Having Any More Kids
I had a rough pregnancy. I had an even more traumatic birth. I’m 43 and not getting any younger. We make just enough money to pay our bills. We have three dogs… Read More
