by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Family can be wonderful. How lucky is it to be born into a loving group of people who, a bit crazy or otherwise, love you to pieces? But not everyone is so fortunate. Some people are born into webs of lies and hate, and no amount of...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine It’s been cold this winter. Really cold. So when I went to grab my husband’s soda, the diaper bag, my toddler, my car keys, and my cell phone, I was very surprised when I tripped over some snow and poured half the soda on the outside...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, Toddlers
Dear Santa, I’m writing to you on behalf of my toddler. At 1 and a half, she hasn’t quite discovered the spirit of Christmas. Who can blame her? She loves the pretty decorations, and hellooo, wrapping paper and boxes are super exciting! It doesn’t even matter what’s...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, Stepparenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I know this is a bit controversial. I promise I don’t mean to offend, because every family is different. People do what works for them, and they use the terms that make them comfortable. “Blended” is a subtle way to phrase what is more...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine It’s horrible when our kids are sick, isn’t it mommas? All we want is for them to feel better, and who doesn’t love the extra cuddles? Except… it does get old after a bit. Not that I’m complaining. It’s my job to take care of my sick...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine There are a million different books on articles on what to expect from motherhood. I am 100% sure that I have experienced a few things that no one has mentioned, and it makes me feel like an oddball. Some stuff I’ve been able to...