#parenting 2/2

Peas in a Pod Can Get Crowded

One afternoon not too long ago, I was walking through a beautiful furniture store near my house on a stroll with my mom. We weren't...

Jillian

Feb 12, 20175 min read

It's not uncommon for me to get 2-4 hours of sleep on a particularly bad night with the one year old. He's learning to walk right now,...

Jillian

Feb 6, 20172 min read

I still remember my baptism. I remember the pastor putting water on my head, and the fancy dress I got to wear. I was just over three,...

Jillian

Jan 24, 20176 min read

I have seen many beautifully written, bittersweet accounts of watching your “last baby” grow up. This will be the last time you...

Jillian

Jan 24, 20174 min read

I will never forget the first time my son slept through the night, because it was the night before Mother’s Day. It seemed so auspicious,...

Jillian

Jan 24, 20172 min read

A feminist couldn’t possibly enjoy being a stay at home mom, right? Wrong. Joyful tears come to my eyes at least once a day; watching my...

Jillian

Jan 21, 20174 min read

It’s 4am; my son wakes up crying. I was the last one to go to him, so my husband shuffles in. My son has a large bed on the floor, so we...

Jillian

Jan 10, 20172 min read

I know I cannot be the only mom who has felt guilt over taking the time to style my hair or make up, as if these activities lessen my...

Jillian

Jan 9, 20171 min read

My departure from the world of employment was unexpected. I loved my job as a cook and nutrition specialist at a residential facility for...

Jillian

Jan 8, 20173 min read