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March 7, 2019 By Sonia Ruyts

Do You Have Any Family Sayings?

April 20, 2021 By Jodi 7 Comments

Several months ago, I was scrolling the Instagram very late at night—as one does—and came across a post by a dear friend that stopped me in my tracks, stopped me in my scrolling, stopped my breathing, maybe even made my heart stop for a beat or two.

Happy Second Birthday, Leif!

September 29, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

Today is Leif's second birthday. Tonight we are having a small gathering with neighbors and a couple friends, and this weekend we will spend a fun day doing things that Leif loves. He's still young enough that he doesn't seem to understand that it's his birthday, or what that means--but I'm sure he'll enjoy his ice-cream...

Show Me Your Mess

February 11, 2019 By Sonia Ruyts 8 Comments

Recently, I broke a nail while trying to clean up before a friend arrived for a play date. It was a snag that cut deep into the quick and was painful enough to stop me in my tracks. While I was nursing my wound, I had the clarity of mind to ask myself: why are...

Great Parenting Books That Don't Make Me Feel Like a Shitty Mother

April 6, 2017 By Jodi 2 Comments

I have to admit: I'm a fairly confident parent. Not confident that I do everything perfectly, or that every decision I make is Right, or that I couldn't possibly be raising my children any better, but confident that I'm mostly doing the best that I can do and that my children are emotionally and physically healthy. I generally trust my...

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