Moms are Real-life Superheroes

Moms are Real-life Superheroes

It’s time to celebrate You might think that Mothers’ Day is a day I don’t get to celebrate because…well I am not Nanette’s birth mother. Well, you would be flat out wrong. Any excuse to party is a day worth celebrating, right? True, I didn’t naturally bring...
3 Terrific Toys for Tots

3 Terrific Toys for Tots

I have a confession to make. I’m not proud of it. But it’s time to face the music. I love toys. I may have even purchased an item or two that I knew Nanette would be rather “Meh” about. I remember the good ol’ days, having a simple Etch-a-Stretch that entertained me...
Why the F^%# I Still Choose to Co-sleep

Why the F^%# I Still Choose to Co-sleep

Everyone’s family is different. That’s a fact. And while I am no child expert, I have found co-sleeping to be a wonderful experience for Nanette and me (minus her kicking, biting, scratching, and oh, using my face as a pillow).   Five reasons why I love...
Breast Milk – A Milkfull Journey

Breast Milk – A Milkfull Journey

Celebrating All-Around I can’t believe it’s already been two years (May 14th) since Nanette arrived in my world. There’s not a day that goes by that I am not touched by all the kindness, generosity and contributions that women have given to help me raise my daughter....
Comments Posted by Trolls and Haters

Comments Posted by Trolls and Haters

Social media at its worst People can be mean. And news media is a cesspool of people posting the most hateful and vile comments. Now and then, when I am in the media spotlight, people will read the headline, skip the article where they could learn something,...
“Where is Mom?” Rebuttals

“Where is Mom?” Rebuttals

5 Rebuttals to “Where is the Mom”? People make assumptions. I get it. It’s part of life. But I can’t tell you how many times curious or nosy strangers assume the person sitting next to me is my partner. I can also guarantee the inevitable glare and...