Monthly Archives: May 2018

Love and laundry

Before you become a parent you think you know things. Like, I knew there would be a lot of laundry. I thought I did a lot of laundry before, but I had no concept how much more laundry one tiny … Continue reading

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Nurturing instinct

Ah, maternal instinct. Another aspect of motherhood we often think we should have honed the moment our newborn is in our arms. Is there a new mom on the planet who feels fully confident in her ability to keep her … Continue reading

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Still life: Kitchen Sink

  This is my reality today, because life. Not long ago the sight of this would have sent me into an anxious spiral – I wouldn’t have even wanted my husband to see it, much less post it on social … Continue reading

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