Life with Dudes Never Looked So Pretty
Friday was kind of a big deal for me. For those who follow me on Facebook or Instagram you were probably all like, dang, what is DudeMom doing? Getting a tummy tuck? Well, no. I had a much less exciting, medically prescribed hysterectomy. via GIPHY Yup. Pretty basic, surgical procedure to remove all (okay, almost all) elements of my internal lady parts. I received general
I know. You don’t want to think about talking about porn and your kids. Because… via GIPHY Totally with you. TOTALLY. However, while I reserve the right to call my 15 year old my baby, dead eye middle school girls when they giggle towards my 12 year old, and allow my 9 year old to sleep in my bed on the weekends, I also live
Dude 2 has the most uneventful birth story of all of my three children. No near death experiences. No 3am trips to the emergency room. Just a c-section, scheduled months in advance on St. Patrick’s Day, 2005. We got up at some ungodly hour, kissed our sleeping 3 year-old goodbye, and headed off to the hospital where he was promptly removed from my belly. Our
I have been a professional photographer for almost 10 years now. It started from desire to take better photos of my kids, and as a hobby, like so many creative things do. It just got bigger and developed into this thing that was more. There are so many things I love about it -capturing beautiful images, editing them, seeing the families I photograph so happy,
Diligent is not a word many would use to describe me. I like naps and snacks and am easily sidetracked by pretty things. I know myself well enough to anticipate and admit that. But, when it comes to my children and and keeping them safe, I am diligent. Maybe even relentless. I endeavor to keep them safe in all situations, including those they encounter online.
According to the CDC, the flu is going to be worse this year than it was in 2016. What exactly does that mean? It means that if you didn’t get that flu shot and you catch that flu you’re about to be sick AF. In more sciencey terms it means that the CDC is currently reporting more people seeking medical care for the flu at
For parents of an anxious child, finding ways to cope can be major. Whether your child suffers with general anxiety or a diagnosed anxiety disorder like Dude 3’s finding a pathway to relief can truly make your life and that of your child so much more livable. But there is a lot of uncertainty. We have been on this journey for about 4 years and
I read a blog post this weekend written by a mom with a toddler who has OCD. I ran across the post on Facebook and was immediately intrigued. For those unaware, Dude 3 was diagnosed with OCD shortly after his 5th birthday. You can read about our experience here: Dude 3’s illness and diagnosis. Naturally, when I encounter other families living the struggle, I like
Dude 3 turned 9 today! It’s sort of a big deal. For him, for me, for the entire world if you let him tell it. He loves birthdays. He thinks they are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate people you love. And, his birthday party is a major event for him. It is something he plans all year. He picks the venue, determines the theme, meticulously
