Bailey Streicher
A self-proclaimed "Hot Mess Mom", Bailey is enjoying her whirlwind life in Brownsburg with her husband, two toddlers, and golden doodle. She's a proud IU graduate, former Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader, and now taking on her greatest adventure of all, motherhood. When she's not chasing her kids, she has a passion for dance, yoga, and Netflix. Bailey enjoys writing about real life as a mom: the good, the bad, and the sticky.
My Child Fainted: What to Know about Breath Holding Spells
It was a Friday afternoon just like every other one we've had. As we made our way in from the garage, I juggled the...
My Mom Helped Me become “Mom”
When my son was born, I shed the happy tears, took all the pictures, and reveled in his "new human" scent. Family and friends...
The Nap Time Dance
Everyone knows, for a parent in the baby/toddler stage of life...nap time is the holy grail of priorities. Nap time gives you a sweet...
Watching You Take Off- A Letter to my First Born
Dear First Born,
From the minute you came into my life, I laid eyes on you and felt my heart swell to a size it...
Parenting Made Me a Homebody
Parenting has a way of changing just about everything. Matters that once held a prestigious spot at the top of your priority list find...
Four Ways to Turn the Day Around
Mommin' ain't easy. You know it, I know it, the neighbor that can hear you yelling from across the street knows it. Some days...
Tonight I Lost My Cool
Tonight, I lost my cool.
I cracked, and I yelled. I let what should have been a routine task grow into a giant dark cloud...
Why I Gave up on Sleeping Through the Night
Sleep.
It’s the holy grail of parenting young human beings, really. Throughout the first couple years of a child’s life, a mom simply can’t avoid...
Dear Mama, Take the Trip
Dear mama, take the trip.
Almost four years into parenthood, I can count on one hand the number of trips I’ve taken without my kids....
Who I Want You To Be: A Message For My Little Girl
Sweet little girl,
I watch you every day, navigating your universe with a fierce passion. Infectious giggles, face-melting tantrums, little bouncing blonde curls decorating your...
Riding The Wave Of Change: Adding Kids To A Marriage
My husband and I will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary this year.
Two homes, new cars, a puppy, vacations, career changes... we've been doing a...
You’re In Survival Mode, And That’s Okay.
You're in survival mode.
This is for the mom that hasn't had a good night's sleep in 3 months. The one struggling with a teething...
Let’s Talk About Mom Doubt.
For so many of us, it's the storm cloud hovering over every big decision, every heat- of-the-moment reaction, every 11PM Google search made in...
Come On, Mom: 10 Ways I Ruined My Toddler’s Day
Ah, the toddler years. Talk to any mom who's been there, and she'll tell you. These beautiful monsters will push you to the brink...