Let’s face it, ladies. After having a baby, your body is less than ideal. At least in my situation, I still looked six months pregnant after giving birth, and it took a while until I could fit back into normal clothing again (and even now things are still… different). Despite…
Una Promesa – A Promise
View of Madrid skyline from the neighborhood where I lived in Spain, 2006 When I was debating whether I should stay home full-time or return to work, I mentioned my desire for Quincy to grow up knowing Spanish. In order to explain what my promise to Quincy will be, I…
The Other Side of Nursing
We’ve talked previously about breastfeeding challenges (and how to channel your inner ninja), but we have reached a point where we need to talk about pumping. If ever a nursing mom needs to get out of the house without the baby – whether it be for errands or a day at…
De-Tech and De-Tox
Do you ever think in social media? Oh, I could write a Facebook status about this… I should take a photo for Instagram! … I could write this story on the blog… Now, don’t get me wrong: You’re obviously reading this blog, and I am obviously writing this blog, so I’m…
Welcome to BloggieLand
I PREPARE ALL THE MEALS FOR MY FAMILY, AND THEY ARE NUTRITIOUS AND MADE ENTIRELY FROM SCRATCH. MY CHILD SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT, EVERY NIGHT, FOR 14 HOURS STRAIGHT. MY BODY MADE IT THROUGH PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH WITHOUT SCARS, MARKS, OR WOUNDS. Now let’s get real. Are any of these things I’ve…
The Thankful Cowl
I am sorry to say, but I don’t think I’ve written this before: I am so thankful for YOU. I’ve been more than surprised when people have come up to me and said, “I love your blog”, to which I turn behind me to see if a more…
Let’s Have a Boob Celebration [PG]
Oh, Maggie! You’re so SCANDALOUS! You just wrote BOOB in the title, and now have written BOOB two more times! Yes, yes, prepare to be scandalized: but only at a PG-rating level. Shirts are not coming off, no skin will be exposed, but this is a celebration – a necessary…
Carving Gavels
Before you get too excited, I should inform you that this won’t be a D.I.Y. tutorial on how to whittle your very own gavel. Sorry to disappoint. Being a mother these days is tough. I’m not saying it was any easier in the 1950’s or even the 1350’s,…
Supporting New Moms
Have you ever had an AH-HA! Moment? Maybe you were sitting in a lecture in college, and the professor was droning on and on and on, but then some phrase they said clicked in your brain. Or you were doodeling in your notebook in Chemistry while the teacher was going…
Blogger’s Guilt
Well friends, I have been suffering off and on with what is known as Blogger’s Guilt. It is a condition caused by too few of posts, and not sharing enough about the joys, struggles, and in between-ness of life, thus leaving some gaping holes in this my little corner…