My father-in-law gave me a tasty tip and I thought I’d share it with all of you busy moms out there. Throw all of your Turkey Day leftovers – I mean everything from the casseroles to the mashed potatoes swimming in butter and gravy – into a big pot. Add some chicken stock and letRead the whole post >>
In Need of Mom Quotes for Pregnancy Magazine Article
Time for a selfish plug: I’m working on an article for Pregnancy magazine on postpartum body surprises and need some mom quotes. Here’s the gist of the article: Many moms focus so much on their body while they’re pregnant that they may be surprised by some of the major physical changes that happen after Baby’sRead the whole post >>
Madeline’s Birthday Letter
On Madeline’s first birthday I sat down and wrote her a letter sharing anecdotes and chronicling our first year together. I read the letter aloud at her first birthday party and her grandparents and Dave (my hubby) all agreed that putting down my thoughts and memories on paper was a great idea because even ifRead the whole post >>
Breastmilk Soup
I weaned my first daughter just before her second birthday, mainly because nursing was affecting my fertility. (I conceived the month I weaned.) Since my second baby’s birth, my daughter, now 3, has asked to nurse a few times at bedtime. I always nonchalantly give her the green light, knowing she just wants to feelRead the whole post >>