Marriage, motherhood, Parenting, Positivity

We love you fiercely, we love you softly. (Letters to our son as he turns 2)

From Mama to Bo My dearest Bo,  In a few hours, you turn two. Two. I have been your Mama for two full years, and I am still catching myself in mild states of disbelief.  You are an extraordinary human being even at your age. You do typical toddler boy things, and also don’t. Your… Continue reading We love you fiercely, we love you softly. (Letters to our son as he turns 2)

Marriage, motherhood, Parenting

Raising a child in the age of Alexa

“Alexa, please play Five Little Monkeys,” I speak out to no person in particular.  We’re in the midst of one of the countless feeding-a-toddler episodes that parents know too well. Our 15-month old is getting restless on his booster chair and is kicking off the tray while trying to push his belly out of the… Continue reading Raising a child in the age of Alexa