I would say this is in the top 5 mothering questions I get. I have a few theories on why… What’s new is scary. Also, what’s perceived as “not normal” is even more scary and for the many reasons it’s true- nursing is no longer seen as normal in lots of communities throughout the US.

My immediate thought is, “Yes it’s easy! No way would I want to get up, measure formula, mix it in a bottle, have to smell it while my baby eats it (yuck!) and then have to try and get the gross stains out from spit up that leave impossible stains!”

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Attachment parenting is a big deal right now. Last time I checked it was at the top of the mom judgement pile- is that still the case or have we moved on? I’m mostly surrounded by people who do not practice attachment parenting and probably wouldn’t know what the phrase meant. That doesn’t matter, they’re good moms.
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I have this thing for pillows and vintage fabric. Mostly my throw pillows end up on the ground- not really a throw pillow user, but before I take them off the sofa or bed I gaze at them adoringly and this fabric is definitely gaze worthy! LOVE!

Last year at a flea market I bought this gigantic pettiskirt, took it home and made a couple of skirts out of it.
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