Janelle
The Conundrum Of Motherhood
Of all the adventures I’ve been on in my life, motherhood has to be the wildest one of them all. One minute, you’re so utterly in love with every tiny inch of their faces,...
Why Can’t I Be The “Fun” Summer Mom?
As a mom who works full-time as a teacher, I am completely used to cramming my life into two months or eight short weeks in the summer to be the “fun mom.” When spring...
The State Of Education Right Now
Ladies and gentlemen of the United States, our education system is failing our children. It is broken with no real repair in sight. Everyone needs something more, and yet, no one is getting what...
No More Ts on the Tags
I was shopping for my kids recently and came to a heartbreaking realization…both of my kids have graduated to the "other side of the aisle." Neither one of them have Ts on their tags...
The Morning Rat Race of a Working Mama
It's 5:15 am, and my dreaded alarm starts to go off. Most days, I hit the snooze button once or twice before dragging myself out of bed. I go straight into the shower for...
Sibling Rivalry: Surviving the Chaos
Growing up with a younger sister, I always knew that siblings had a very "special" relationship. I had friends with younger and older siblings who got along perfectly well. No arguing or fighting, and they...
I Didn’t Take Any Photos Today
I didn't take any photos today, and to be completely honest, I am grateful. I am grateful that I was able to experience my kids' emotions right alongside them instead of fumbling for my...
Hiring A House Cleaner Saved My Sanity
I used to think that the only people who had house cleaners were the rich and famous. I saw it as a luxury that only the upper class was afforded. Why would I pay...
We Are Way Past Teacher Tired: The State of Our Schools
When schools abruptly came to a halt on in-person learning back in March of 2020, I think I naively assumed that things would be back to normal by the beginning of the following school...
Is Dad Ever The Default Parent?
We’ve heard it a million times before: Moms are true superheroes. According to Luke Bryan, “all mamas ought to qualify for sainthood,” so it’s fairly common knowledge that moms make the world go ‘round....
Parenting A Strong-Willed Daughter: Choosing My Battles
"Strong-willed children become adults who will change the world as long we can hang on for the ride and resist the temptation to "tame" the spirit out of them. -Unknown
The moment I learned that...
Embracing the Chaos of a Busy Life
I will be the first to admit that I have never been able to sit still. As a young kid, I would wake up on Saturday mornings and immediately ask my parents, “So what...
Dropping the Beloved Nap
Having my kids close together was both a blessing and a curse. I remember thinking while I was pregnant that the only thing I really wanted when my babies were born was that they...
The Day I Was a Terrible Parent
I was a terrible parent today. I yelled way too much. I lost my patience. I felt like I was at my wit’s end all day long.
I was a terrible parent today. I woke...