Mother’s Day is around the corner, and now that I’m a mother it takes on a whole new meaning for me. I’m no longer making picture magnets or matchstick hearts for my mom, instead I celebrate this sweet, precious...
Yesterday Jenny discussed some of the challenges (read post here) that working moms face. Today, I'd like to talk about the other side -- how hard it is to NOT work.
I recently heard a commercial that included this phrase, “I’m...
When it comes to the "mommy wars" about working versus staying home, I have a hard time promoting a single viewpoint for everyone because I have seen both sides of the issue. About 2.5 months after my first child was...
So last week I had not one but three of those events. You know the ones. You start off at playgroup, rough morning, but you made it. You are all dressed improperly for the weather and there isn't a...
Ideally most of us are preparing lovely 5-course homemade meals with the fresh ingredients from our produce co-op 3 times a day. And of course, our little ones clear their plates and even help us clean up the kitchen! ...
People often ask me how I managed to come to the decision of having a homebirth. My short answer? This is Dallas, and one of the benefits of living here is having at least 3 great hospitals within 5...
In less than a week, my daughter will turn one. I have been a mother for nearly a year and I still pinch myself because sometimes I can't believe I'm in charge of the well-being of another person.Being a...
My kids' dentist wanted to go ahead and see my 18-month-old when my 3-year-old was coming in for a cleaning. Although I knew he didn't need to go to the dentist, I also knew it wouldn't hurt for her to...
Back in January, while in Frisco, I put my baby in the car and threw my keys in the front seat so they would be waiting for me when I got there. As I walked around the car to...
I hate it when people use the ‘s’ word around my children.
You know the one. The word that goes S-H...
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Yes, shy. I prefer the term “cautious” or “reserved.” My kids are both. I’m okay with that. Or, I'm becoming...
When Matt and I found out we were expecting, aside from being shocked, we instantly discussed what this new baby would do to our friendships. We have all heard stories about your friends' schedule being booked (for the rest...
I'm not sure about most moms, but during the day I often need other adult voices to fill the space in the room, so I will typically leave the television on in the background. I’ll tune in to a...
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Save the Date :: July Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas
How do $2 movies sound? Or concerts by the lake? A magic show . . . the circus? There is so much to do with the kids this month! Have a look at our roundup of family-friendly July events in Dallas.
