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How we “make it all work”
Organization systems for a large and busy family One of the things I get asked about frequently is how on earth do we “make it all work”. I will admit to being a rather particular person. I am also a person who enjoys categorizing and organizing- just ask my mom how I would have to Continue reading
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Dance, Scouts, and Travel Ball
The adult leader’s attitude will be the most important factor in deciding what activities my children do Out eldest, Samuel, is 6 and preparing to enter 1st grade. Up until now we have had the kids in some extracurricular activities but nothing too intense. All of them have taken swim lessons at the local YMCA Continue reading
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“Will you have any more?”
Many moons ago I wrote a few blog posts on the topic of people asking over and over, especially the later we got into our 20s, if we were going to have a baby soon. After having four children I can say my perspective on the question overall has not changed but it has developed Continue reading
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I know I have disappeared- please meet me on the other side
I’ve always had a large but tight circle of friends. I have been fortunate throughout my life to create meaningful friendships at every stage. High school, college, law school, first job, first move, and now where we are putting down our own family roots. I have always found particular joy in keeping these friendships going Continue reading
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On this side of motherhood
It has been years since I have revisited this blog. When I began writing it I was 23 years old, newly married, a first year law school student, and loved this form of a public diary through which to document life. As often happens, the speed of life picks up and responsibilities accumulate in a Continue reading
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Breastfeeding, a sequel (and D-MER)
Back in June of 2019 I wrote a blog post titled “I hated breastfeeding… so I quit.” With my first baby I made it to three months breastfeeding and could not bring myself to continue another day. We were fortunate to have another month’s worth of milk stashed in our deep-freeze from nearly obsessive pumping Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Suicides; the gift and curse of memory
My grandmother killed herself when I was two years old. I don’t remember it at all. Over the years I have heard the tale and asked so many questions about how it unfolded I feel like I can see scenes of the lead up and the aftermath on a reel in my head. Then last Continue reading
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I Hated Breastfeeding… So I Quit
Like most women, I spent lots and lots of time getting ready for the arrival of our baby- birth class, decorating the nursery, showers to collect all of the items needed. One thing I didn’t spend much time on was preparation for breast feeding. Sure, I purchased nursing bras, read a fantastic book that a Continue reading
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Worth Every Itch- Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, mourning my birth plan, and finding joy in the process
I was so excited when we got pregnant. I didn’t even think I was; I was only a day late and having all the symptoms associated with the coming of Aunt Flow. However we were going to a party the next day and I knew I would be drinking alcohol. On the off-chance that we Continue reading
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Waiting for Baby
Avery and I were married for seven years, two months, and twenty days before we welcomed Samuel. I have written multiple posts about why you shouldn’t ask people when they are planning to have children (mostly because it is none of your business). Now, as a person with a baby, I can safely say Continue reading
Briefcase on the Kitchen Table 