Paige Pacini
Paige is a stay-at-home mom to three hilarious, energetic boys. In her pre-kid life, Paige worked as a licensed mental health counselor, but she shelved her empathetic listening and insightful questions to change diapers, race cars on the kitchen floor, and mediate toddler wrestling matches. While Paige loves to be there for (almost) every moment with her children, she also loves to get away and connect with other moms for dinner or a walk in the beautiful Albuquerque sun. Paige is married to her high-school sweetheart, Ben, and they work together to raise their three sons with lots of laughter and lots of love.
Why I Will Never Make a Diet or Fitness New Year’s Resolution
Everyone is talking about their New Year's Resolutions. While my friends are planning to “lose 20 pounds” or “run a marathon,” I am announcing that “I have absolutely no diet or fitness goals!"
I bristle...
Managing Mom Guilt :: Do I Enjoy My Kids Enough?
Young moms are offered a great deal of advice. None is offered more commonly than the following pieces of parenting wisdom:
"Cherish these moments!"
"It goes by so fast!"
"You're going to miss this so much!"
It's good...
My One-Pound Miracle Baby Comes Home :: Part Two
My first son, Isen, was unexpectedly born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing 1 lb 5 oz. In part one of my story, I shared about his shocking, early arrival and his lengthy stay in...
My One-Pound Miracle Baby :: Part One
When I was 23 weeks pregnant with my first son, my belly finally popped. I excitedly bought my first-ever maternity clothes. I remember looking in the mirror and smiling at that small baby belly--I...
Mixed-Up Play Dough Colors & Other Things I’ve Decided to “Let Go”
Multicolor Play Dough and Ripped-Up Books
The first time my sons started grabbing different colors of play dough and smashing them together I had no idea what to do. Do I ask them to keep...
5 Things I Expect from My Kids That I Don’t Do
We expect so much from our children. Yes, it's our job to teach them and shape them into adults who function in society. But how often do we expect things of our children that...
3 Rookie Mistakes I’ve Made as a First-Time Homeschooler
I never thought I would homeschool my kids, but here I am homeschooling during a pandemic. I am doing my best to adapt, but I have made many mistakes. Maybe I am learning through...
3 Chip-Free Alternatives to Traditional Nail Polish
I love a freshly manicured hand. It just makes me feel a bit . . . fancy. Put together. I've always been kind of a girly girl.
But you know what really irks me? When...
Summer Ready :: Get a Natural Sunless Tan at Home
I have very fair skin. I embrace this about 99% of the time. But sometimes when I break out the shorts, tank-tops, and swimsuits, I really want to feel tan and summer-y. Also, it's...
When Mother’s Day Is a Set-Up for Disappointment
Last year, I was chatting with a friend after Mother's Day. Our conversation went a bit like this:
How was your Mother's Day?
It was fine . . . Yeah, it was okay. We were working...
Want to Put an End to Sharing Squabbles? Me Too
The Sharing Scenario
Child A has a toy. And Child B wants it (of course). Child B asks nicely if he/she can play with it. What do you do? Can we all agree upon a...
I’m Trying to Be More Spontaneous
I Love a Good Plan
I'm definitely a practical mom. I'm the "we need a plan and schedule" type of mom. If we have a fun day or a big outing planned, I have thought...
Fear Is Contagious, But So Are Peace, Kindness, & Gratitude
If you wake-up one morning and think, “I’d like to take my three small children to Smith’s in the middle of a global pandemic,” here’s a pro tip for you: Don’t do it. You...
Is There a “Right” Way to Parent?
Maybe your child screams for an hour because you won't let them eat another piece of candy. Perhaps your son is the only one dramatically clinging to your leg at preschool drop-off. Or your...