Toddler Behavior Chronicles: The Language of Toddler Sass
Me: (picks up my toddler from daycare) “Alright, big girl, let’s go home and play!”Toddler: “NO, MOMMY! WE GO TO NEW HOUSE! NEW HOUSE! NO HOME!” (For reference, we recently moved, and she’s obsessed with the new place. She thinks “home” refers to our old house, so anytime we say it, she corrects us. Pretty […]
Toxic Positivity: The Myth That Moms Are Always Crushing It
Today is one of those days. I’m feeling apathetic, disconnected, like I’m floating just outside my body. My mind is spinning with worst-case scenarios, what-ifs, and a heavy dose of guilt. On days like this, when I’m struggling, I usually answer honestly when someone asks, “How are you?” or “How’s it going?” (Typically, I go […]
The Shame of Not Keeping Up: My Self-Care Struggle as a Mom
Self-care is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot. There’s physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, financial… and, well, there are probably a few more that I’m forgetting. Even before I became a mom, keeping a balance was a challenge. But now that I’m a mom to an energetic toddler and very pregnant with […]
Let’s Talk Kid’s Music: Catching Vibes with my Toddler
From Baa Baa to Beats- if enduring traditional nursery rhymes makes you cringe, this post is for you! There are many parents who can only tolerate so much of the traditional, old-school nursery rhymes that we all (and our parents, and possibly our grandparents) grew up on. Even some of the new kid’s music can […]
Gentle Parenting vs. Strong Willed Kids: A Clash of Styles
(Me, pre-kid, idealizing parenting perfection)I’m going to be the calm, patient, persistent parent. I’ll never say “no”—just gently redirect with a calm, understanding tone. When my child has a meltdown, I’ll swoop in with grace and empathy, solving every dilemma with the wisdom of a parenting guru. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, fast forward […]
Momming and Mingling: The Awkward Art of Making New Friends
Hear me out: making new friends, especially when you’re a parent, is weird. Being a mom of a toddler means endless variations of outings: playgrounds, indoor play centers, libraries, daycare events, little gyms, family-friendly restaurants and breweries, festivals, and local mom meet-ups. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by other moms who, in theory, should get […]
Mom guilt: The Voice In My Head That Never Seems To Stop
Me: Goes to the grocery store by myself while my husband spends time with our daughter.My brain: Hurry up. You’re wasting precious time that could be spent with your family. Your daughter is probably looking for you—and you’re gone. She’ll remember this. If you can’t relate to that, how about this one: Toddler: (Full force, […]
Real Talk on Motherhood: Welcome to Motherhood Remix!
Hey there, fellow moms! I’m so thankful you found my blog and decided to give it a chance. I’m Molly, a mom of an active toddler and soon-to-be mom of two (yikes, baby #2 is on the way in just a few weeks!). I started this blog because I was searching for a space that […]