Exactly one week ago – this was my view: You know, just a smidge different than this: The post vacation laundry struggle is real, folks. J and I had the most wonderful parents only vacation to Hawaii last week and I’ll share more about it when I can bear to look at the pictures.  It’s just torturous at this moment. We had the best time.  But, but. I MISSED MY BABY SO MUCH. She split her time with both sets of grandparents and… Read more »

I got off work early unexpectedly one Friday afternoon a few weeks ago.  And I chose to spend that surprise free time swimsuit shopping. Because I was in the mood to torture myself, apparently. Let’s face it: I’m nearly 15 months postpartum (is that a phrase I can use? I should probably say “I had a baby over a year ago”) and, um, I don’t totally recognize that girl in the mirror sometimes. Don’t even get me started on pictures. We… Read more »

Dear Momma Who Just Went Back to Work, I see you, and I know today is a tough one. You’ve known this day was coming since the moment you held that sweet baby in your arms.  You’ve had a mini countdown in the back of your head the entire time, knowing that the days of being with your baby 24/7 were numbered. Maybe you’ve dreaded this day.  Maybe part of you has looked forward to it because you miss your old… Read more »