March 16, 2019April 10, 2023breastfeeding, large families, pregnancy, the parenting files The End of an Era It was February 2001 when I became pregnant for the first time. That baby is now 17 years old, and probably leaving […] Read more
May 10, 2018April 10, 2023large families, life with short people, the parenting files To my sixth child Dear Pax, You are perfect! You are everything a little boy should be. You are strong and agile. You climb and jump […] Read more
April 17, 2016April 10, 2023large families, life with short people, the parenting files Why your friend with many kids may say no to coffee, even if she wants to go. Leaving the house alone is always an event for me. Aaron can get up in the morning, get himself dressed, look at […] Read more