My Life Archives - Mommy Shorts

05/06/15

I have never been a very confident mother, but when I was out and about with my babies safely nestled against my chest in the Ergo, I felt like I was doing something right.

11/04/14

Harlow as a Human In New York and Other Instagrammable Kids on Halloween

Instagram: a place where perfectly crafted costumes and adorable children come to meet their match.

07/08/14

19 Months: What’s Up with Harlow?

When Mazzy was little, I documented each milestone with its very own post.

06/26/14

Quiz Time! What Should You Buy the Mom-to-be?

Giveaway: Bugaboo C3 Black Stroller ($1089) People always ask me what they should get for someone’s baby shower.

06/23/14

The Benefit of Lazy Parenting

Lately, I’ve been noticing people are way more concerned about the safety of my 18 month old than I am.

06/02/14

Tales from the Teething Side

People talk about how teething is the worst thing to ever befall their babies.

04/29/14

7 Things You Should Know About Harlow

Harlow is 17 months, approaching forty, and as stubborn and finicky as ever.

03/10/14

When Baby Sign Language Goes Wrong

This will be a short story. Not as short of a story as "The Ice Cream Van", but still pretty damn short.

02/13/14

Dear Future Mazzy and Future Harlow, My Valentines Forever

Dear Mazzy and Harlow,
One day, you will read this blog from start to finish, I am sure.

02/11/14

God Help Me, I’m Taking Two Kids on a Plane

Today, I am going to Utah for a family ski vacation. All those words sound perfectly lovely together— vacation, family, Utah, etc.

02/05/14

My Baby Carries a Purse

Harlow carries a purse. Like, all the time.
It's a small red canvas bag that belonged to an adult at some point, although I'm not sure who.

01/20/14

Harlow’s Inner Monologue, By Mazzy

I debated writing this post, because this is a new development that I suspect will only get better.

01/15/14

“Harlow Feeds Herself!” and Other Amazing Milestones

Before Harlow turned one, her milestones were mostly things we couldn't control.

01/13/14

Harlow’s Vocabulary: Non-Existent But Very Effective

When Mazzy was a baby, she talked really early. (I know, I know, I compare everything Harlow does to Mazzy.

01/01/14

20 New Year’s Resolutions I Wish My One Year-Old Would Make

I have plenty of resolutions I’m going to talk about next week— making dates with my husband, being less lazy in the kitchen and the state ...