A few months ago, I began moderating the comments on my blog for a number of reasons. The first, was some of the comments were spam, but the greatest reason was I feel no need to have trolls leaving hateful messages on my blog – though the number of times this has happened has been… Continue reading Dear Anonymous Comment-Leaver

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