by Jennifer | Mar 12, 2018 | Working Mommy
Dear reader, Today’s post is an exercise in extremes, pulling back the curtain and offering a glimpse at the ugly emotions that creep in sometimes: anger, jealousy, selfishness, and guilt. However, I hope it brings you comfort to know that another mom feels...
by Jennifer | Mar 7, 2018 | Parenthood, Things That Inspire, Toddlerhood, Working Mommy
Adele’s “Remedy” has been on my mind lately. Little Dude was a big fan of Adele’s in the womb. No joke. He moved like crazy whenever one of her songs played on the radio. Naturally, I played her album for him on restless newborn nights. From...
by Jennifer | Jan 18, 2018 | Health, Parenthood, Working Mommy
Some days, I have big dreams. For instance, today I dream that one morning, I will wake up and discover that the fashion fairy has magically granted me an entirely new wardrobe. Today was obviously not that day. Instead, I found myself at a crossroads. The leggings...
by Jennifer | Oct 12, 2017 | Parenthood, The First Year
Introspection abounds this month as we near Little Dude’s first birthday. The other day, I started thinking about advice that I am sure we have all received some form of, at least once: Enjoy him while he’s still young. Um…excuse me? Did I miss...
by Jennifer | Sep 28, 2017 | Parenthood, The First Year, Working Mommy
In high school, I lived for the next school play, loved everything Broadway, and dreamed that I would magically get discovered and become the next Hollywood success story. I played the lead in almost every middle-school play. I was a natural, or so I thought....