A Mother’s Retreat

August 12, 2011

Every night after a long day of the usual – office work; feeding, changing and bathing kids; breaking up

squabbles and kissing boo-boos; cooking and dishes; and putting strewn toys back in their proper homes

– I sink into a toasty bath.

I bring in a good read, close the shower curtain, and “aahhh” myself into the water.

But last…

Kristi Valentini does whatever it takes, a diet heavy on chocolate and caffeine, Gregorian chants, whatever, to maintain inner peace among motherhood, career and the pursuit of domestic glory. Like other moms today, she strives for balance but makes do with a multi-tasking juggling act. Kristi began her blog, Mommy Crib Notes, to give other moms a "cheat sheet" of discoveries, tips and gadgets that can make parenthood easier. When not changing diapers or playing dolls with her two little beauties, Kristi is a marketing communications strategist and a freelance writer.

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