Archive - mommy blog

I wrote a thing about American moms moving to Europe + other links & tidbits

It's Friday and everything's been weird for a while, so let's keep it light.

May 23 •

True Life: Time Is Finite & Having Kids Really Drove That Home For Me

"How many months are there in a year? Is it 849,217?" - Griffin, age 7

May 13 •

April 2025

Excuse Me, There's An AI In My Fruit Snacks

Would I like some artificial intelligence with my natural and artificial flavors? No thank you I would not!

Apr 22 •

Very good things to read & listen to & do

For when your mind says "feeeeeed meeee" & honestly the last thing you need to do is read "The Anxious Generation"

Apr 8 •

March 2025

So busy so bored

Maybe you'll have time when you're 45, according to at least one study!

Mar 18 •

Questions, March 2025

Why did the school counselor deny our 504 plan when literally every one of the other 56 people from the school district we had to talk to before ending…

Mar 9 •

February 2025

That was fun and now it's done

Why is it this hard to break up with someone who sucks as much as Mark Zuckerberg?

Feb 12 •

December 2024

an extremely short, urgent letter of recommendation

Dec 14, 2024 •

Happy, clinging & a helpful idea

Sifting through (almost) 7 years of motherhood.

Dec 10, 2024 •

November 2024

My reading list for uh, next year

When I don't understand, when I'm confused or scared, I read.

Nov 11, 2024 •

Just a really good smoothie recipe

Smoothies are a silly food, except for this one, which rules.

Nov 7, 2024 •

October 2024

The AAP officially called for federal paid family leave & now I am full of hope and feelings

Oct 29, 2024 •

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