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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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Resting with little ones at home
Nov 2, 2016 5:56 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,811
Last month I had a mole removed from my toe. It was very minor surgery but resting my foot with little ones at home was not easy.
My doctor warned me that it... More
Nov 2, 2016 5:56 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,811
Last month I had a mole removed from my toe. It was very minor surgery but resting my foot with little ones at home was not easy.
My doctor warned me that it... More
Just 5 minutes
Sep 30, 2016 2:39 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 3,392
Earlier this week I saw Quaker's "It only takes 5 minutes"... More
Sep 30, 2016 2:39 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 3,392
Earlier this week I saw Quaker's "It only takes 5 minutes"... More
The timing is wrong
Sep 26, 2016 9:38 am
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We made Christmas presents for relatives this summer and worked on our son's Halloween costume in August. Yes, the timing was all wrong, but the enthusiasm was... More
Sep 26, 2016 9:38 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,504
We made Christmas presents for relatives this summer and worked on our son's Halloween costume in August. Yes, the timing was all wrong, but the enthusiasm was... More
Dropping naps
Sep 19, 2016 3:33 pm
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When a toddler drops a nap, it can take awhile for everyone to adjust.
When our son started dropping his nap, I was pregnant with his sister and unsure how... More
Sep 19, 2016 3:33 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 19,728
When a toddler drops a nap, it can take awhile for everyone to adjust.
When our son started dropping his nap, I was pregnant with his sister and unsure how... More
Birthday party photos
Sep 13, 2016 4:15 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 5,791
Recently we went to a birthday party. It was clear that a lot of time and energy went into preparing for the event. Their yard was filled with decorations, the... More
Sep 13, 2016 4:15 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 5,791
Recently we went to a birthday party. It was clear that a lot of time and energy went into preparing for the event. Their yard was filled with decorations, the... More
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