Miss Independent
Every parent thinks that their kid is the most brilliant kid ever. The thing is that Milly really is the most brilliant kid ever. At 3 years old, she communicates using complete and clear [...]
By Naomi
In CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, CONTROL FREAK, COOKING WITH KIDS, FOOD, MOM LIFE, MOM LIFE, MOTHERHOOD, PERFECTIONIST, VEGAN BAKING
Posted How Baking With My Daughter Calms My Inner Perfectionist
My name is Naomi and I am a perfectionist. I am also the mother of 2 children both younger than 4 years old. These two realities are regularly in conflict with one another. While I am a [...]
The Space Between
“Music is what happens in between the notes.” I’m not sure who said this. I did a google search, but came up with nothing conclusive. Regardless of who said it, this statement struck a chord with [...]
By Naomi
In HABITS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, HEALTHIER HABITS, MARTYR MOM, MOM LIFE, MOTHERHOOD, SELF-CARE, SUPERMOM
Posted How to Overcome the Motherhood Martyrdom Syndrome
When I was in high school and college, I was plagued by particularly vicious migraines. Migraines are matrilineal, so my mom had awful and frequent migraines when I was growing up. Apparently, my [...]
By Naomi
Posted Not So True Stories
Whenever Milly is being particularly 3 years old, I have a familiar story running through my head: “Why does my child hate me? Why does she love everyone more than me? Why is she perfectly [...]
