Mom Milestones: The True Story of the First Seven Years by Farris, Grace

Mom records her baby's milestones, but what about her own? Where is the celebration of mom's transformation?

Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, Mom Milestones is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood. Here are significant firsts: First sleepless night. First walk with baby. First mom friend. Skills learned--how to soothe baby (sometimes); how to coax a preschooler into taking medicine. Mom's likes (adapting pop songs to lullaby format; gathering intelligence from other moms) and dislikes (emptying the lunch box with mystery smells; requests for video games). There's Bedtime: The Board Game; crafts mom enjoys (no glitter or glue, thanks!); and the ABCs of motherhood (E for ennui).

While there might not be a road map for motherhood, Mom Milestones tracks both the memorable and slightly forgettable guideposts along the way--sunrises, snack plates, cuddles, laughter, and astonishment--because, as the saying goes, the days are long, but the years are short.

Author: Grace Farris
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 03/29/2022
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781523511471

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/03/2022
Booklist 03/15/2022 pg. 34