This morning when I heard my daughter stirring, I entered her room and gave her a big smile. I cheerfully said, “Good morning!” Rather than smiling and reaching for me, as she always has, she looked over my shoulder. Behind me, her father was starting to get ready for the day. “Dada!,” she exclaimed gleefully, […]
Please don’t take this the wrong way, but I don’t like your children. It’s nothing personal. I’m sure they’re really sweet, cute kids; it’s just that the only children I really like are my own. And even that’s true only half of the time. Yesterday I was swimming with my daughter and another little girl […]
I still remember standing at the window each morning, watching my Dad drive away to work. I’d watch the clock, counting the hours until he came home again. Watching, waiting, praying I wouldn’t make her angry. Knowing that it really wasn’t in my control, but still holding on to hope that today would be a […]
Picky eaters. We all know them. Maybe you’re even one of them. From an outsider’s perspective it might not seem like a big deal, but when you’re the parent of a picky eater and every meal becomes a battle, it can be exhausting. As the parent of one picky eater and one adventurous eater, I […]
With three boys spanning 14 years, it’s not hard to believe our youngest thinks he’s older than his actual years. And truth be told, in many ways, that’s true. Not older, like his big brother who is an old soul, but a strong-willed, independent guy. A guy who wants to ride his bike and be […]
“Yes, we will have two kids in two years,” this adorable pregnant mama said to her friend at the library. She is beaming, kind of like this is a special club she is going to join. And in my mind I think, Lord have mercy on her soul, she doesn’t even know. I know, I […]
I am the wife of an Adams County Deputy Sheriff. My husband is different. He changed. I knew this job would change him, but I didn’t know it would change me, too. I was 8 months pregnant with our first child when he was sworn in. He was so handsome and I was so proud […]
We have a toddler. He travels. The kitchen is a mess. The dog has a vet appointment. Laundry needs to be done. I am tired. The list goes on and on and on. At times I feel like we can barely manage the small tasks on hand let alone big moments. Or big holidays like […]
Marriage is so weird, y’all. Am I right? You just have this one other person that you’ve decided to do life with. And you live with them in all of their weirdness, everyday, rain or shine. They annoy you by leaving every light on in the house and you annoy them back by deep cleaning […]
One month down, 11 more to go. Most people are talking about how they want to slow down time with their newborns. How quickly time flies or how they wish their babies would stay little forever. Not here. Am I an outlier in saying that time could not creep by any slower during this newborn […]
Being the parent of a child with special needs is a lot like the first day of school. You never know what to expect, and just when you think you do, it changes. Insurance renewals, IEP meetings, benefit changes, and the struggle to provide what your child needs versus what the government will assist you […]
We’d been “keeping our eye out” for a new home for about a year before we found what we’d been looking for and finally decided to put our current house on the market. We always told ourselves we were content with our home – committed to making it work, even though it never felt like […]
The New Year has snuck in and I’m feeling less than motivated. My social media accounts are filled with some super goal oriented friends. Their posts are dripping with energy. I am excited for them and also torn. Do I want to join them in their energy and excitement for a fresh start in 2018? […]
Dear Friend(s), Thank you so much for inviting me to your upcoming event. I am honored that of all the people you could and may have invited that you included me amongst the people you would like to be there. When I became a mom, I started thinking a lot about extensions of kindness and […]
