Becoming a parent is one of the most, if not the most life-altering event a person will go through. I always say that crossing the threshold from Maiden to Mother was a life splitting event for me with a before and after. There was life Read More
Illinois Fun: A Day at the Elgin Public Museum
If you’re anything like me, I like to make the most of weekends when the whole family is home, and plan ahead with activities. With that being said, I also like to choose things that will add enrichment to my children’s lives, get them asking questions, Read More
Bump in the Road
After carrying and birthing two children, and having a plethora of different experiences with each, I thought nothing else could surprise me. I experienced everything from excessive swelling, early contractions coupled with a positive fetal fibronectin test, to pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy Read More
MOM-ents. We all need them…
As mothers (especially), it is easy to become overwhelmed, become engulfed in mom-guilt, and feel completely defeated on some days. In my opinion, children are wonderful beings and I am in love with family life, but on the flip-side, kids can also be life-draining, all Read More
Double Stroller Shopping Experience
Our stroller shopping experience can only be described as that of the car buying experience. Luckily, when we had Liam, our extremely generous family members researched, procured, and gifted us an amazing Chicco travel system. However, when it came time to find a double stroller, Read More
Working Out While Pregnant
Whether you’re a first time mom or a seasoned vet, at one point or another, the last thing on your mind will be working out. At least that’s the way I have been feeling for the last 28 weeks. The mere ritual of motivating myself Read More
Introduction
I have started this collection because I have found myself in a new, seemingly permanent role; the stay at home mom. After jumping off the corporate ladder completely on June 6, 2014, I went right into my new position as a stay at home mom Read More