Introducing a new category of posts... This one focuses on what parenting lapse occurred this week to cause me to add money to the Therapy Fund jar. The jar is not earmarked for any one particular family member, because at the rate we are going, all of us will need therapy every now and … [Read more...] about The Therapy Fund | Vol. 1
The Witching Hour(s)
I had it easy with my first kid. At 3 months old, Irene slept through the night. Now, she goes to bed early and wakes up at a reasonable time. Sam, on the other hand, is not so easy. For a little while there, it looked like we were going to luck out and have two perfect angels when it came time … [Read more...] about The Witching Hour(s)
Going to New York
Since my daughter was born 6.5 years ago I have taken a total of zero trips by myself. I have gone away with my husband, gone away with my mom, but I have not gone anywhere alone. Now, with Sam in the the picture, I have left my kids a total of three times: I left Sam with his dad for one night when … [Read more...] about Going to New York
Sam’s latest developments
Despite my fears that something is going to show up that is horribly wrong with Sam... he has been progressing and developing like a champ. Lately, his biggest area of development is speech. He has decided to skip over the easy words and moved on to more complex ones: chicken, again, monkey, butt … [Read more...] about Sam’s latest developments
I love the preemie community
When I gave birth to Sam in 2010, I became a member of the preemie parent community. Those of you readers that have your own preemie know what I am talking about. For those without a preemie, let me tell you... in some ways you are really missing out. Nobody knows how to rally around when you or … [Read more...] about I love the preemie community
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