Raising a Baby

Dear Diary, As a child, I looked forward to picking out a cute costume and trick-or-treating with friends. We crossed our fingers and hoped houses would pass out full-sized candy bars, McDonald's ice cream...

Dear Diary, Fortunately, you can't damage a baby's corneas with a camera's flash. Or else, Child Protective Services officers would issue a warrant for my arrest! As soon as my daughter made her grand...

Dear Diary, Motherhood changed me. I now put a little person's needs in front of my own.  I do things I don't feel like doing. I muster an ounce of energy when I would rather fall asleep on the couch. I...

Dear Diary, This morning, my sister asked me if I was making my daughter an Easter basket. When I said no, she was surprised, since I am a huge holiday fan and normally go above and beyond to celebrate. We...

Dear Diary, When you think of yoga, the words meditation and relaxation come to mind. So, am I crazy for bringing my baby?  Recently,Caitlynn and I became one with the universe and took a Mommy & Me...