"I wish I could go to work," I whined. We had a newborn and a toddler. I was sleep-deprived and completely overwhelmed. My husband encouraged me to go back to work. "But financially, it hardly makes sense," I countered. Ever the optimist, he responded, "I don't care if it costs us money. If it makes … Continue reading Why Being a SAHM Is The Best… For Your Partner
Category: Motherhood
That Time I Cried at the Gym
I cried at the gym on Wednesday. I know some people would cry because they had to go to a gym. Not me. I cried because I knew I would not be coming back. Over the past several months, I have become friends with people who work at the cafe at my gym. Lady Bug … Continue reading That Time I Cried at the Gym
I Don’t Feel Bad About Fighting in Front of the Kids
I'm suspicious of couples that claim they never fight. These people are either a) lying, or b) unicorns. My husband and I fight. I wish we didn't, but both of us are way too stubborn for that. I get annoyed that he never knows where anything is. He finds it grating when I immediately ask for help … Continue reading I Don’t Feel Bad About Fighting in Front of the Kids
The Gift of Imperfection
It is good to know you are not perfect. It makes me feel a little better about me! My friend wrote this in an email to me last week. That’s all I had to do? Let my friend know I’m not perfect to brighten his day? I’m all in. That’s easy. I am so not … Continue reading The Gift of Imperfection
The Story Behind There’s No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer
Not long after Dan and I met, he said, "It would be so fun to publish a book of your best blog posts." I said, "Yeah!" And then after I thought about it some more, I said "No!" Dan kept bugging me about it, and I kept saying no, and after a while he started … Continue reading The Story Behind There’s No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer