All posts in Sacrifice
The Art of Saying “No”
I’m a Southern woman. We say “yes” to second helpings, “yes” to almost any sign up sheet, and the only questions we answer with “no” are ones that end in “and you’re sure you don’t mind?” We are a “yes” …
The Case For More Than One…
My friend recently found out she is expecting her fourth child. While ultimately, just like Shannon's decision to only have one child, it is her decision and doesn't
Choose Your Own Adventure…
I have a very good life. A life I’ve worked hard to achieve. Everything worth having in my life I’ve strived for and even the times when I want to string
Conflicted About All The Time
Last week, my throat was all scratchy, still, and the only thing that I knew could fix it, and make me feel better in the stress department, was
Growing Independence with Working Parents
I have been struggling with something recently. I love that my child is independent. Especially so when baby boy #2 is on his way. I am happy to
Bringing Work Home: Teachers Have To Do It
By Tracy Managing Editor With the New Year and perusing all of the Working Mom Resolutions posts, I’ve seen lots of talk on blogs and twitter about leaving the
Hybrid Working Mom {Managing It All}
By Beth Anne Guest Blogger from Heir To Blair When Tracy called me a “Hybrid Working Mom,” she finally put into words what I have toyed with for months.
Christmas Cards And Thank You Notes: You Are Not Welcome
By Alyson Guest Blogger Christmas cards & thank you notes… I don’t write them. It’s okay, you can judge. I judge myself. Sometimes. Every time I see the slightly smaller envelope amongst
When I Grow Up
By Krista, Contributor This post originally appeared on Not Mommy of the Year, January 2010 I used to spend a lot of time imagining what my life would be like



























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