by Dijon | Dec 31, 2014 | imperfect parenting, reflections on life
From the moment that second pink line appears, onward into eternity, we mothers are surrounded by parenting experts. They have answers on everything from sleep training to feeding schedules, and while the sudden influx of information can be overwhelming, I’m...
by Dijon | Dec 17, 2014 | imperfect parenting, reflections on life
It started out as an ordinary evening, with me rushing around trying to cross the last few items off my holiday to-do list, and my two young daughters just along for the ride. We ended up hurrying in to the mall to pick up a gift, and my two-year-old couldn’t bear...
by Dijon | Nov 21, 2014 | imperfect parenting, reflections on life
There’s no question that becoming a mom for the first time is beautiful. I remember so many quiet mornings spent rocking my newborn, studying and memorizing every detail of her perfect face. Showering one tiny person with all my affection was wonderful —...
by Dijon | Nov 18, 2014 | imperfect parenting, reflections on life
Last night I laid you down to sleep And didn’t hear another peep You slept hour after hour Long enough for me to shower! Knowing better than to wait, I seized the moment and I ate You were still deep in your repose While I got dressed (in...
by Dijon | Nov 15, 2014 | imperfect parenting, reflections on life
I was fortunate to have my loving husband by my side, offering his full support, during and immediately after the birth of each of our daughters. He was hands-on and seemed to know exactly what we needed. But like all good things, his paternity leave ended too soon,...
by Dijon | Nov 14, 2014 | imperfect parenting, reflections on life
I was standing in line at the store with my babies, waiting to pay for a new pair of transitional pants (for the transition between maternity pants and my pre-pregnancy jeans–wish me luck!) when I noticed the cashier eyeing us with interest. My oldest, a...
