I love F.At the end of the day, with all the screaming and the whining and the pleading and the spitting and the potty mouth and all of the other less-than-glamorous stuff, there’s nothing I love more than wrapping him up in my arms and snuggling. In a lot of ways, he really is the best… Continue reading The Truth About Toddlers (hint: they suck)

Sometimes the happiest endings come from beginnings filled with sadness.It’s hard to believe that two years ago, I was relishing in the glow of newlyweddom (it’s my new word; deal with it). It’s harder still for me to wrap my head around the fact that just one short year ago I was in the preliminary… Continue reading Making the Change

I am the problem.I’ve been a part of many conversations bashing the media and Hollywood in particular for the skinny-obsession, and I’ve stood in a different light in lots of these. Sometimes, I feel like it’s our job as individuals and as parents to remind ourselves and teach our children about the importance of healthy… Continue reading Fat (part 2)

Mine is a household of ugly mornings.  I’m not the biggest fan of waking up at 5 am (if we’re being honest) and F doesn’t think wakeups should happen, period. Most mornings involve tears, a lot of pleading and one gigantic rush out the door. I’m hoping we’ll eventually streamline the whole morning shuffle, but I’m… Continue reading Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Crisp

Earlier this week, I had a big heart-to-heart with F. It went something like he was eating a bag of pretzels and staring at me while I poured my heart out to him and essentially apologized for being a sub-par Mommy these past few weeks. (I’d get into the whole past, um, his entire toddlerdom but… Continue reading Mommy Fear