by Justina Murzyn | Oct 31, 2019 | Life, Motherhood
The daily checklist doesn’t end (has it ever?). And I have plenty to do: wash sheets, vacuum floors, finish packing a hospital bag, post blogs for work… but really, I am just craving stillness. Though it’s still October, I’ve been thinking of soft...Read More
by Justina Murzyn | Jul 30, 2018 | Life
My house is clean, babe’s asleep, and there’s a load of laundry tumbling in the dryer. It’s a rainy and cozy Monday, and guess what – I even have my sister, Carol Lynn, over to watch Florence right now!I’ve been thinking more and more about having help with...Read More
by Justina Murzyn | Jul 25, 2018 | Life
As I’ve said before, I had all kinds of expectations of what mothering would be like. For sure I knew my child would be a good sleeper. After all, she’s my child, and I LOVE sleep. Love, love it. Love comfy pajamas, love big, down comforters. Love waking up to...Read More
by Justina Murzyn | Jul 21, 2018 | Life
OK, I’ve reached it. I get it now. Mom burnout. Mine is the normal case, where the thought of being somewhere without your baby induces the guilt of a thousand criminals. How could I NOT want to hold this beautiful, beautiful child? Yes, other moms get burnt out....Read More
by Justina Murzyn | Jun 27, 2018 | Life
When I was pregnant, I was a naive believer that 6-weeks post birth, my life would be back to normal. I kept reading that number in my pregnancy apps. Six weeks was when I could start working out again, when all would be healed, and when I could go back to the OBGYN,...Read More
by Justina Murzyn | Jun 22, 2018 | Life
I broke another rule my list of “things I would never do as a parent.” I took my baby to a concert. In my defense, she was really good at both shows, and ohmygosh she’s so cute, so she can get away with anything, right? But most importantly, the show...Read More