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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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Messiness and parenting
Oct 11, 2018 2:08 pm
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With three young kids it’s easy to misplace items. I’ve given up on keeping track of everything. “Where is a specific Lego piece?,” No clue. “Where... More
Oct 11, 2018 2:08 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,734
With three young kids it’s easy to misplace items. I’ve given up on keeping track of everything. “Where is a specific Lego piece?,” No clue. “Where... More
It can’t be scheduled
Sep 30, 2018 6:00 pm
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This month our toddler was up at night teething. While soothing her one night I decided to watch the documentary Mr. Rogers and Me. One of my favorite quotes from... More
Sep 30, 2018 6:00 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,357
This month our toddler was up at night teething. While soothing her one night I decided to watch the documentary Mr. Rogers and Me. One of my favorite quotes from... More
Calling grandma
Sep 26, 2018 11:43 am
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My mom recently retired. And I underestimated just how helpful she could be living half a country away.
This summer our son was excited to practice using my... More
Sep 26, 2018 11:43 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,280
My mom recently retired. And I underestimated just how helpful she could be living half a country away.
This summer our son was excited to practice using my... More
Preparing for kindergarten
Sep 14, 2018 2:28 pm
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During our son’s last year of preschool we spent a lot of time reading, writing, and drawing together. Many would say that we were “preparing for kindergarten.”... More
Sep 14, 2018 2:28 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,867
During our son’s last year of preschool we spent a lot of time reading, writing, and drawing together. Many would say that we were “preparing for kindergarten.”... More
Back to School
Sep 4, 2018 5:29 pm
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As the summer wound down, I found myself with mixed emotions about our son starting kindergarten. I dreaded the early morning alarm, the monotony of packing school... More
Sep 4, 2018 5:29 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,948
As the summer wound down, I found myself with mixed emotions about our son starting kindergarten. I dreaded the early morning alarm, the monotony of packing school... More
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