motherhood – jess leigh hanna

The Monday After a Miserable Mother’s Day

10 May 202110 May 2021

I've had an increasing dislike for Mother's Day since I became a mom myself. It began with feeling guilty for my friends and loved ones who had wanted a baby,…

Of Starving Hearts and Socialism

These are surface thoughts. Choppy fragments. This post is a muddled collection of concepts and ideas and questions I've been mulling over, but sometimes writing things out provides clarity. I…

Of Robin Hood and Revelation

Growing up, one of my favorite movies was Disney's animated Robin Hood. As a parent, the classic is still in my collection--only I've upgraded from the chunky VHS to a…

Of Scheduling a Slowdown

Summer was my favorite season when I was a kid. No school, long sunny days, and dirty, bare feet that needed to be washed every night. As an adult, the…

Of Vanishing Cows, Eczema and Gluttony

After months of unsuccessful attempts to find a "miracle cream" for my baby's eczema, I decided to go for the inside-out approach: eliminate dairy from my diet. He's an otherwise…

So This is Grief

19 Apr 201830 Nov 2020

So this is grief The mailman who knocks on your door with a parcel Do you open it, do you dare It says fragile, handle with care The last box you…

Of Prime Lessons from Optimus

The first time I heard about Optimus Prime was from a little kid I didn't know. My aunt was pregnant with twins, and apparently the kid had suggested the babies…

Of Pink M&Ms and Supporters

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you know what that means? Pink candy! Which is ideal for potty-training a little girl who loves chocolate. Little Miss just turned…

Of January Mornings

I love the month of January. After the lack of routines (and sleep and healthy food) from the holidays, January provides a reset button. Some people scoff at making New…

Of Merry Little Christmases and Messy Little Children

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas..." That is my mantra for this season. I want it to be happy and simple. For me, simple is minimal decorating: it took me…