James & Jax

I was a nervous, anxious mess last night as I rocked Jax to sleep at 8:45, as always, in the glider we’ve used since his first day at home. By 9, he was out cold, so I laid him in his new Twin bed, complete with Star Wars sheets and a Darth Vader blanket. His [...]

I want my son to grow up in a world where people aren’t bullied simply for living their lives. Part of me thinks this is wishful thinking. But the optimistic, idealist part of me thinks it’s possible. I’m sharing the infographic below because it’s eye opening, particularly this line near the bottom: 9 out of [...]

Dog owners, answer me this: Would you unleash your dog, who isn’t used to kids, on a playground full of kids ages 1-5? No? Oh, is that because you have a freaking brain in your head?! Yeah, I thought so. The dude on the playground last weekend must not. My friend and her 1-year-old met [...]

Last night, something scary happened–Jax could have drowned in the bathtub. He didn’t, but I’m changed forever as a result of what I saw and won’t forget. Our evening routine winds down with a warm, fun bath for Jax at about 8:00. During that time, I take advantage of him being contained in a small [...]

It probably doesn’t warrant a whole blog post, but I have to share with you my crazy Sunday night. First, let me preface my story with this: I blame my father-in-law. (I say it with love, don’t worry.) I’ve been sick with a head cold all weekend. Nothing too worrisome, just the usual annoying stuffy [...]