Reinventing Suzanne
Who are you? Who are you right now? Who do you want to be right now? Who do you want to be someday? Do you even know? Or is it always changing? Is that you that you struggle to be really who you want to be? Or is it…
No One is Perfect, But You are a Perfect Mother
My mom is on of my biggest fans. She read my blog post today, and then on the phone told me that I was a perfect mother. No one is perfect she said, but you are still a perfect mother. The critical side of me winced as a dozen…
Real Life Parenting, No Judgement Please
We love you no matter what, Mom! (Even when you take a thousand pictures of us a day) There is a lot of pressure in the new mom community to do everything absolutely perfect for your new baby. And I mean, PERFECT. Research everything, select only the best baby…
He Talks Because I Talk To Him, Grows Because I Feed Him
Everyone always says how amazing the first year of a childs life is. It is truly a marvel how they grow from a completely helpless little being to a little mini person. But I have to say, I am even more fascinated by what comes next – the things…
The Sandwich Crust and Pickle Diet
Every spring something draws me to want to get out in the crisp air and just breathe, exercise, and enjoy nature. The ground is cold, the soil is wet, the grass is green, and flowers are poking up everywhere. This year is no different. In fact, the draw is…