Category Archives: Photo of the Day

Girl Scouting Grows Up

During a first-aid training session recently, one of my fellow Girl Scout Leaders-in-Training piped up about a potential health concern in her new troop. One of her girls has celiac disease. She has a very severe allergy to all things … Continue reading

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Distracted from Awesomeness

There are times when I feel like I’m rocking this whole being-a-grown-up-thing. I’ve got three great kids and a healthy, wonderful marriage. Loving relationships with amazing people. An extended family with whom I get along very well. I get to … Continue reading

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My Baby Hates the Internet

Whatever happened to that promise of more regularly updated content here on MotherMirth? I vaguely remember saying something about putting up new posts twice a week? Oh, the hubris. I try. Sincerely, I do. I have so much to say! … Continue reading

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A Letter to My 9 Year Old

Dear Kelsey You turned 9 just the other day, and I have to admit that the baffling confluence of conflicting energies that comprise your essence sometimes leaves me wanting to hide in the linen closet with a bottle of vodka. … Continue reading

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Committing to Co-Sleeping

Today is the day we, as parents, have committed to sharing sleep with our youngest child for an indefinite amount of time going forward. We’ve co-slept with all three of our babies, so it’s not like we’re doing anything new. … Continue reading

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