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The Case For Miss H. & Me.
The Case For Miss H. & Me.

I want to make a case for Miss Hannigan, and by extension, myself. She and I aren’t so different, and here’s why-

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Good Condition for its Age
Good Condition for its Age

In a nutshell, staring at me through the glass at an antique store (no symbolism there) in the form of my favorite children's book ever, was me. 

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Friday Nights
Friday Nights
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Joan of Arc, Vomit, and the Power of Motherhood
Joan of Arc, Vomit, and the Power of Motherhood

When you’re young and spirited you think that having a kid won’t really be that big of a deal. You’ll just do it (and look at how cute babies are anyway)!  Then that sweet amazing little human becomes everything you are, and everything you ever want to be. 

You are a mom. THAT is who you are. 

When people ask what you do or what your hobbies are, your mind goes blank and you can’t think of anything to say beyond... I’m a mom, they call me mom, but I like naps sometimes and peeing by myself!

Everything you are is literally embedded into everything your kids need and everything they are becoming. It’s not intentional, it’s just science.

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Practical Tips from a Realistic Parent:
Practical Tips from a Realistic Parent:

There really is no one true book on parenting.  I mean... there are thousands of books on parenting but no actual manuals or step by step guides that give you practical responses to inevitable situations.  At least not ones that are in line with my (perhaps slightly laid back) parenting compass.  At least not that I’ve found.  So, I'm sharing some secrets on how I deal with some of the typical moments we face as parents, and how to do it without losing your mind! 

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When your dreams tell you how you really feel...
When your dreams tell you how you really feel...

I had an amazing dream a few nights ago, a vivid dream, one of those wonderfully delightful dreams that leaves a sweet lingering sensation of happiness long after you wake up. In it, I loaded up all of my baskets of laundry, dropped them off in the middle of the desert, and then drove away without looking back.

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If postpartum comes
If postpartum comes

Postpartum is a fog that distorts your life. It comes quietly and broadly shadows your memories. It isolates your mind from reality. While it isn’t something you can really plan for, it is something that everyone should be aware of.

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