I Wave My White Flag: It is Time for a Cease-Fire

I Wave My White Flag: It is Time for a Cease-Fire

That’s it. I’m calling it. It is time to step over the imaginary lines that divide us. It is time to tear down the walls and the alliances and the us-vs-them banners that declare our loyalties. This is my white flag, and I’m calling for an end to all mommy-wars. When...
I Will Always Be Your Mommy

I Will Always Be Your Mommy

A few nights ago, my son was upset that I wouldn’t tell him one more bedtime story. As I walked down the hall to take my daughter to her room, my son shouted, “Well, I’m not going to be your little boy anymore.” I knew he was upset, but his...
“Well, When I Have Kids…”

“Well, When I Have Kids…”

Before I was a mommy, I was a wonderful parent. I knew exactly how children should or shouldn’t behave. Had I been given the opportunity, I could have made all those loud fussy kids in the grocery store or restaurant stop throwing fits. After all, I was sure that when...
I Wave My White Flag: It is Time for a Cease-Fire

There is No Such Thing as “Just a Mom”

I was in a doctor’s appointment the other day answering a list of questions about our health and family. The list went on until finally the nurse asked me, “And are you employed?” I answered quickly, “Nope. I’m just a mom.” Just a mom. Those words didn’t feel...
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