Mom Milestones: The TRUE Story of the First Seven Years [Paperback]

Mom records her baby's milestones, but what abouther 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 Milestonesis 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 Milestonestracks 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.

 ​​​“Critically-acclaimed by some of the most beloved names in the motherhood literary community, Grace Farris’s illustrated journey through the first seven years of motherhood is a must-read delight.” —WhatToExpect.com

“An ode to the toughest job in town.” —Martha Stewart Living

“A clever illustrated take on first-time motherhood. . . . Farris successfully upends the idea of a baby milestone tracker by turning it into an often amusing but sincere and affirming take on motherhood. This is a no-bra