Oh boy. To say this was an “unplanned pregnancy” is a bit of an understatement. This was a came-out-of-left-field, how-could-this-happen, this-throws-off-every-single-plan kind of pregnancy. And no — we weren’t happy about it. Maybe you’re surprised to hear me say that so candidly.Maybe you’re horrified.Maybe your first thought is, Well, that’s a bad mom.Or, So many…
I couldn’t tell you when exactly I became a reader. I don’t remember my first book, or my first favorite author. What I can tell you is that books — and reading them — are wrapped up in so many memories in my life, it’s hard to separate the stories I read from the stories…
Image by Elsemargriet from Pixabay Blending families is rarely simple. When two households become one, there are routines, parenting styles, emotions, and children’s hearts to consider. When my partner and I decided to build a life together, we knew blending our families would require intention, patience, and a lot of communication. With three children between us — and…
Best laid plans, am I right? This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no extra cost to you. As every pregnant woman knows, when you think about your baby you can’t help but plan out every little detail. How you’ll dress them, the bedtime routine,…