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Stay Together For the Kids?

With all this talk about Jon And Kate Plus 8's cheating drama, it's easy to wonder how many families are actually happy or just doing it for show or more importantly, the kids. All you need is a television or computer t…
Thinking About My Future Family

image sourceToday I was daydreaming about what it'll be like when we have kids, after I read a blog about a woman who thought she might be expecting. I hope Phil and I get to enjoy the exciting thrill of a planned pregn…
When the Perfect Family Isn't...

by Mama Pig Yesterday I went to a parent orientation for therapy. Before they schedule a child, they bring the parents in and do an overview of the services offered so that you have a real idea of what to expect when yo…
A Part of the Family Only When It Is Convenient

I am a young American woman, currently working as an au pair in France for a family near Paris. If you aren't familiar, an au pair is:"An au pair is a foreign-national domestic assistant working for, and living as part …
Should I Tell Them They Have a Granddaughter?

Since the birth of my daughter, there have been many decisions to make. Some were easy like what formula to feed her with? She's got the same milk problem I do, so she has to have soy formula. Some were a bit harder,…
Bad Weather Giving You "Cabin Fever?"

by Mama Ladybug It's the end of February and the weather still isn't nice enough to play outside. If you're a mom like me, you're beginning to experience a bit of "Cabin Fever." - and if you are, imagine how your kids…
Our Day at the San Antonio Zoo

by Mama Fox Last Wednesday we loaded up and drove the hour or so to San Antonio. Going to the zoo! Those sunglasses didn't stay on long. They make a good toy.
A Rare Valentine's Day - Our Idea of Romance

by Mama Elephant In our 17 years together (16 of those married), I can count on one hand how many times my husband and I have had anything remotely resembling a traditionally romantic Valentine's Day. I usually gav…
Let's Hear it for the Dads!

One of the things I love is watching my husband play with our daughter. She smiles that big, gummy, drooly smile at him and I can tell it melts him. He is wonderful with her. When I need to go somewhere, he's alwa…
Mom and Dad, You Were Right.

My mom and dad are two of the best people I know. They are amazing, and have always been there for me no matter how badly I acted. When I was growing up, I was definitely not the easiest child in the world to handle. I …