September 9, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Why My Young Daughters Don’t (and Won’t) Have Their Ears Pierced
Generally speaking, I am a “parent and let parent” kind of mom. What does it matter to me if you decide to pierce your baby’s ears? It doesn’t. And if I see your daughter on the playground with pierced ears, … Continue reading
February 22, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Rocking a Baby, Learning to Dance
Recently a friend handed me her baby. He was a little fussy and I found myself doing that walk/rock/dip/dance move I’ve perfected over 12 years of parenting six kids. How many late nights did I spend pacing the halls like … Continue reading
July 17, 2017
by Maralee
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I wore red lipstick yesterday. It was an accident. A friend gave me a bag of make-up and lotions she didn’t want (in every group of friends there’s always the one who will be happy to take your unwanted things … Continue reading
May 10, 2016
by Maralee
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I have a little daughter who loves her curls. She is just two and each morning she sits on the bathroom counter and I put product on her hair and comb through it. I tell her how beautiful her curls … Continue reading
April 27, 2016
by Maralee
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First things first: I am not an athlete. I’m not coordinated. I hate running. I have never exercised regularly outside of the requirements of parenting active kids. And also I hate diets and refuse to count calories. Refuse. So what … Continue reading
September 20, 2014
by Maralee
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I remember in the early days of our infertility diagnosis I really struggled with my body. I felt trapped in this broken, empty shell that seemed so vibrant and full of life on the outside. In a moment of crazy … Continue reading