Tag: real life
Stubborn Toddler? Sometimes You Just Have to Give In.
My oldest son is an easy breezy, go with the flow, doesn’t care what color shirt he has on type of a kid. Thank...
My Dad’s Death Shaped My Parenting Philosophy
I can still remember the last phone conversation I had with my dad. I was a sophomore in college and talked to my parents...
Take Care of Yourself on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is the most important and meaningful day on my calendar. It's the one day that the world takes a pause to validate...
When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned :: Making Lemonade from Lemons
Every year, my husband and I have the privilege of taking a trip through his work. The destination changes, but the outcome? Always the same...
My Life-Changing Mom Hacks
You don’t need to look very hard to find a gazillion mom hacks to make life “easier” for you. Pinterest. Mommy blogs. Facebook. And...
From One Mother to Another — When You Want to Be...
Mother, I see you. You are lying in bed while your little ones are up at 6 am.
You try to talk yourself into moving,...
When I am Glenn Close and Sleep is My Michael Douglas
My 15-month old is teething, bless her little sleep-killing soul. I should feel bad for her, but let's be honest, my empathy went out...
When the Bond with Your New Baby is Not Instant
All I ever wanted in life? To have children. Even as a young adult, I knew I could not make someone fall in love...
Finding Joy in New Traditions
I woke up on the morning after Thanksgiving feeling uneasy. Surprisingly, it wasn't because of the three helpings of turkey, mashed potatoes, heaping globs of...
Why Bath Time is Overrated — Kids Need Dirt in Their...
This morning I was brushing my daughters hair and caught a whiff of campfire. I buried my nostrils in her brown tresses, and sure...