Erica C
My Day is Crap. Literally.
This is a story of poo. Lots and lots of poo.
Let’s great real for a minute. For many of us parents, our day is crap. Literally.
In fact, I recently took inventory of my day......
Considering Baby #2 :: Answering the Hard Questions
We are at the two-year mark, when for many people sleeping has normalized, there is an end in sight to changing diapers, and we are missing newborn snuggles. I call this the baby-itch.
Recently, my...
Holiday family stress? Consider doing your own thing.
Being 1,000 miles away from family during the holidays is both a blessing and a curse. The holidays are already a time of heightened emotions. Adding family members to the equation can be complicated.
Kids...
Why I Take My Toddler to the Polls
When I was in elementary school, our teachers took us for a tour of the poll center where we had the opportunity to “vote” in a mock election. That day, I proudly went home...
The Mindful Mommy :: 10 Ways Yoga Makes Me a Better Mom
Yoga is not just about getting to a studio 3 days a week to sweat it out in cute spandex. Yoga is a way of life, a holistic perspective. and a way to see...
The Pros & Cons of CSA
Some families watch Saturday morning cartoons. We watch documentaries. And if you ever want to rethink how you eat, just log in to Netflix and check out a few of their documentaries on food {Supersize...
The reality is, I just have to pee. And I’m scared.
When you gotta go, you gotta go.
Except when you can’t. Whenever I am in a new public place, I scour the facility for restrooms, keeping my fingers crossed for a family restroom or a...
2 Mommas, 4 Boobies
At the time of our daughter’s conception, we were living in Eugene, Oregon. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this region of the country, imagine a liberal college town where Woodstock attendees...
Family Is Love | #HowWeFamily
Throughout my life, my definition of family has been redefined. As an only child and first-generation American, I understood my family to be my mom and my dad. I knew no relatives, no aunts...
Finding Books About Different Kinds of Family
Education and literacy have always been important to me. However, I myself have never liked reading. In fact, my mom recently shared with me that as a young child I hated reading. Teachers warned...