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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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Simple Valentine’s Day Traditions
Feb 13, 2020 9:21 am
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Unlike Christmas, our family doesn’t have many Valentine’s Day traditions.
We usually make and decorate heart-shaped cookies. We make valentines for friends... More
Feb 13, 2020 9:21 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,758
Unlike Christmas, our family doesn’t have many Valentine’s Day traditions.
We usually make and decorate heart-shaped cookies. We make valentines for friends... More
Patience vs nighttime parenting
Jan 30, 2020 11:20 am
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When our kids were babies, I expected to be sleep deprived. As our kids grew up and learned to sleep for longer stretches of time, I expected to get more and more... More
Jan 30, 2020 11:20 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 1,701
When our kids were babies, I expected to be sleep deprived. As our kids grew up and learned to sleep for longer stretches of time, I expected to get more and more... More
No jacket no problem
Jan 22, 2020 2:38 pm
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Our daughters have a wide array of jackets and sweaters. However, most of the time they choose to leave these pieces of clothing at home, in the minivan, or in... More
Jan 22, 2020 2:38 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,038
Our daughters have a wide array of jackets and sweaters. However, most of the time they choose to leave these pieces of clothing at home, in the minivan, or in... More
Letting Christmas Linger
Jan 17, 2020 11:09 am
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Our youngest was a bit confused when Christmas abruptly ended. Where did all the holiday lights go? Why weren’t we doing our advent calendar anymore? Why were... More
Jan 17, 2020 11:09 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 2,610
Our youngest was a bit confused when Christmas abruptly ended. Where did all the holiday lights go? Why weren’t we doing our advent calendar anymore? Why were... More
Prioritizing Sleep
Jan 5, 2020 9:43 pm
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My top New Years Resolution is to get more sleep in 2020. Waking up and soothing three kids over the past eight years has been exhausting. I’m sure there will... More
Jan 5, 2020 9:43 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,288
My top New Years Resolution is to get more sleep in 2020. Waking up and soothing three kids over the past eight years has been exhausting. I’m sure there will... More
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