Sometimes in life there are things we cannot control. We cannot control the weather, for example, but we can control our preparation for rain or snow. Fussy and high-needs babies are out of our control. There may be some theories as to what can lead to a colicky or a fussy baby but, in all [...]
Yesterday marked my second Mother’s Day. My Miriam Scarlett (Mira for short) – celebrated her first birthday on March 15. We have come so, so far since she came into the world. It was not only the beginning of her life, but the beginning of our lives as parents. Mira was the first for each [...]
I remember my first Mother’s Day well, and it wasn’t for the reason that lots of other moms remember their first Mother’s Day. My daughter was just shy of 3 months old and screaming up a storm while we were surrounded by family and friends at our big annual Mother’s Day brunch. Little kids were [...]
Sooner or later it will be time – perhaps not yet, but one day you’re going to recognize that it’s time to come out of your hole. You’ll step tentatively at first, maybe squint a bit. You might even be surprised to see what your partner looks like by the light of day, not as [...]