Indianapolis Moms
Why Saying “Child Care” Matters Now More Than Ever
We carefully chose our words every day in our conversations, texts, and social posts. The wrong word can cause pain or confusion, but the...
When Early Detection Finds Stage 0: My Breast Cancer Story
I've started writing this post a dozen times, and each time I've stopped because of three words I'm struggling to say out loud: I...
Thoughts on Getting My American Citizenship
I am getting ready to have my citizenship interview, and I’m both excited and terrified. I have been waiting a long time, and I...
The Work-Life Balance Myth: A COO and Mom of Five Gets Real
Every morning begins with a color-coded calendar and a schedule that blends sports practices, client meetings, IEP appointments, travel, and the demands of being...
Hi Ho: Back to Work I Go
I wrote a few months back about the moment I cracked, the raw conversation with my husband where I said out loud that I...
My Child is a Furry
As crazy as this may sound to some people, my child is a furry. The reason I decided to write about this is that,...
How We Conquered Lice in Three Days
The morning of school picture day, my oldest woke up and told me, “Mommy, my head itches and hurts.” I sighed as silently as...
I Am the Heaviest and Happiest I’ve Ever Been
I am the heaviest I’ve ever been.And I am the happiest I’ve ever been.
The only other times I weighed more than I do now...
Intimacy is Better Married
Intimacy is better married. Let's get into it, as the youths say these days.
My husband and I have been married for more than 10...
The One Where I Cracked
It happened on a Monday. I was sitting across the table from my husband during lunch, our newborn son asleep in my arms, and...
I Was Supposed to Be Happy
This post discusses experiences related to trying to conceive (TTC). Please take care while reading, especially if this topic is sensitive for you.
I got...
The Forgotten Friend
I am the forgotten friend.
Even just writing it out brings me to tears.
I have felt this way for a while, but it's been hard...
The School Called DCS On Me
Let me start this by saying that I would never, ever intentionally hurt my own child. Never.
Picture this: it’s a normal Thursday evening after...
We Had Lice
Lice.
Doesn't just reading that word make your head itch?
These tiny, microscopic, creepy crawly bugs that strike fear into parents' hearts everywhere will take over...