Tales from the Trenches

Return of the Yes Mom!

After being inspired by this post, I’ve been trying to revert back to being more of a “yes” mom. No, I’m not giving in to every demand or allowing my preschooler and toddler to transform into tiny tyrants. What I am making an effort to do is to use less fighting words, to not alwaysRead the whole post >>

Keeping Faith (in my Children)

Preschooler: Church is so quiet and peaceful. There are no worries.A brief pause… Preschooler: But sometimes it’s a little boring. Honesty is a virtue, right? In all seriousness, how should I respond to my little one’s honesty? (Advice is welcome!) I don’t want to force feed her faith to the point that it becomes aRead the whole post >>

Adventures in Groceryland Part II

I did it! I braved the grocery store with a newborn in my Ergo and a preschooler and toddler steering the shopping cart-racecar hybrid. It wasn’t too harrowing of an experience either. In fact, we averted meltdowns entirely until we exited the premises and were in the parking lot. At this point, the toddler decidedRead the whole post >>

If Only I Could Take Her Up On It

Said a nocturnal wee one at dusk: Now, Mommy, if you need me in the middle of the night to hold the baby, you can wake me up. Really. It’s okay. I can help.

Forever Baby

Preschooler: I want to be a baby and nurse and always sleep with you. I want to do everything the baby does except get shots. Me: But if you were a baby, you would have to get some shots. You’d also have to sleep about 20 hours a day. So tomorrow – if you wantRead the whole post >>