My kids have some awesome, loving grandparents. The problem? Those grandparents aren’t involved in my kids’ lives. My husband’s parents live out of state. Mine live a few towns away. Neither side comes to visit our kids on a consistent basis. And it breaks my heart — because my kids are flippin’ awesome. I honestly […]
As a child, there lived in me a strong desire to do well. Follow the rules, get straight A’s on report cards, win medals, excel, achieve. I aimed to please. But as I look back, neither internal motivation nor an inherent drive to succeed compelled me. My motivation? Fear — pure and simple. My fear […]
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” —Billy Graham Dads are so important to us. Whether you have one, are one, or need one — a dad is usually a place of comfort. Some of the most influential dads […]
I certainly don’t claim to be an expert on parenting. But this I do know for certain: moms and dads are vastly different. Naturally, there are some inconsequential parenting differences. Mom puts the dishes in the sink (rinsed!) and folds the clothes before she puts them in the drawer (folded just so, of course). Dad, meanwhile, […]
This will be my sixth Father’s Day. I find it strange that I get to be honored on a holiday that I myself am absolutely not prepared for. It’s reasonable to celebrate Mother’s Day. My wife has spent the majority of the last six years making and delivering babies. But fatherhood? That’s a different story. Over […]
I try to stay on top of things like birthdays and important celebrations. I order gifts early — so they will arrive to their intended recipient before the special date. For Mother’s Day this year, I made sure to order my mom, stepmom, and mother-in-law sweet photo collages of our baby girl. I bought nice cards […]
We hope your Summer is off to a wonderful start! As we head into June, we know that family vacations are ramping up. If you find yourself looking for something to do while hanging out at home, we hope this list comes in handy! Always double check the info listed here – we do our […]
Congratulations, mama! You survived TEN grueling months of nausea, swollen ankles, frequent urination, and sleep deprivation. Your reward? A tiny, adoring human — and the return of your monthly visitor. While you are thrilled to be a mother, you’re not quite ready to do it again – at least not in the near future . […]
Nashville has historically been known as the Music City. But lately you may have seen the phrases Smashville, Titan Up, and Stand With Us floating around your social media feeds. With the population and tourist numbers growing, Nashville has become a target city for both sports teams — and sports fans. So. How can you […]
Hey, did you know babies and toddlers under the age of two fly free? Probably so! Travel is expensive, and this is a perk that my family has taken advantage of many times. Lap children are controversial though, and many airline safety experts warn against the practice. Until the recent incident with a Southwest flight, I […]
