I don’t have all the answers. I don’t want to have all the answers (that would mean I’d have to have perfect kids.) And I definitely don’t take perfect pictures. (This attempt at a Christmas card belongs in the Pinterest FAIL category.)

What I do have are a collection of stories about a few things that worked and/or didn’t work for my family. If you’re searching for a new perspective on something, by all means, dive in.

Post Pregnancy Thoughts

• How we’re doing – the first two weeks
• Thankful for help
• 6 week aftermath – the belly. Oh, the belly.
• Why going to the store sucks right now
• 3 month update

Breastfeeding Twins

• The first two months
• Six month update

Sleep Training

• Beware the swing
• Sleep training mechanics
• How to survive not sleeping
• 8 month update – WE SLEEP NOW!

The (important) work of parenting

• Group think (mom’s group)
• Why wiping butts counts for something too
• Surviving the doldrums of routine
• Why do we apologize for everything?
• Disciplining toddlers