Twelve years ago, when our first kid was a toddler, we had a childless couple over for dinner. We were chatting in the living room when our adorable almost-3-year-old walked up, leaned her elbow on the arm of my chair, …
When Your Holiday Has a Hole
Thanksgiving was my mother-in-law’s holiday. I only remember one Thanksgiving in my husband’s and my 16-year marriage that we didn’t spend with Judy in the kitchen. She was a whiz with the menu. She made accommodating all the the gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo and …
Mom Haiku – The Invisible Dad
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12 Reasons Moms Love Yoga Pants
Being a mom today is better than at any other time in history, thanks to life-enhancing inventions such as washing machines, dishwashers, breast pumps, and—most importantly—yoga pants. I’m convinced that yoga pants must’ve been invented by a genius mom somewhere, …
This is Your Brain on Motherhood
I used to be smart, I think. I graduated from college with honors, so I’m pretty sure my brain used to function fairly well. I vaguely remember being able to do things that required focus and attention. Vaguely. You know …
10 Awesome Open-Ended Building Toys for Kids of All Ages
When our family packed up all of our belongings and traveled the country last year, about 75% of our kids’ toys went bye-bye. And frankly, good riddance. The only toys we kept were open-ended toys that encouraged creativity and would hold the kids’ interest …
What I Will—and Will Not—Teach My Children on Veterans Day
When flags fly and national anthems ring out on Veterans Day, it’s easy to get swept up in patriotic sentiment. While there’s nothing wrong with being grateful for living in a free country while recognizing our veterans, I worry that warm, …
The Earth Delights in Dolittle
I love this quote—especially the way it captures the spirit of our younger daughter, as well as this photo of her. 🙂 If you enjoyed this post, please pass it along. You can follow Motherhood and More on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and …