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About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons incl... (More)
About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons including Chicago and Boston. Exercise is an integral part of my life. I hope to one day go back to long distance running and tackle the New York City Marathon. Right now I run after my one year old son. Although I am a stay-at-home mom, we are rarely "at home." My mom also stayed at home with my brother and me. She warned me that, although rewarding, it can be isolating. So, with her help, I learned the importance of getting out into the community and meeting other mothers. On the rare occasion when I am at home and have a hand or two free, I squeeze in time to scrapbook. As a new mom, many challenges are thrown my way. I hope my opinions, triumphs, and struggles help experienced parents reminisce, new parents cope, and parents-to-be get an honest glimpse of what the first years of motherhood can entail. (Hide)
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Breastfeeding Law
Feb 4, 2014 11:33 pm
Comments: 13 | Views: 22,224
Over the past couple of days there has been a lot of heated discussion about breastfeeding. Women are now ... More
Feb 4, 2014 11:33 pm
Comments: 13 | Views: 22,224
Over the past couple of days there has been a lot of heated discussion about breastfeeding. Women are now ... More
Construction
Feb 1, 2014 8:58 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 15,823
Growing up in the Midwest we joked that there were only two seasons: winter and road construction. I never enjoyed the constant rerouting, noise and traffic jams... More
Feb 1, 2014 8:58 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 15,823
Growing up in the Midwest we joked that there were only two seasons: winter and road construction. I never enjoyed the constant rerouting, noise and traffic jams... More
A Photo a Week
Jan 25, 2014 9:10 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 15,698
As an avid scrapbooker, I love taking photos of my son. It's a rare day when I don't take my camera out at least once for that candid shot.
But I'm sure for... More
Jan 25, 2014 9:10 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 15,698
As an avid scrapbooker, I love taking photos of my son. It's a rare day when I don't take my camera out at least once for that candid shot.
But I'm sure for... More
Trucks, Sand Toys and Grey Areas at Parks
Jan 18, 2014 10:53 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 19,827
In a toddler's life, many things are very black and white - If daddy grabs my shoes, we're going outside. If I'm wearing a sleep sack, it's bedtime. So when plans... More
Jan 18, 2014 10:53 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 19,827
In a toddler's life, many things are very black and white - If daddy grabs my shoes, we're going outside. If I'm wearing a sleep sack, it's bedtime. So when plans... More
A Bittersweet Book
Jan 11, 2014 10:22 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 16,807
A couple months ago I stumbled upon a used book sale. My son and I had a great time picking out a huge pile of children's books to take home. Some of these books... More
Jan 11, 2014 10:22 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 16,807
A couple months ago I stumbled upon a used book sale. My son and I had a great time picking out a huge pile of children's books to take home. Some of these books... More
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