Janelle
My Tank Is Empty: When Mom Is Worn Out
It’s 7:45 pm on a Friday evening. I have just put my kids to bed, but not without my toddler throwing not one, but three monstrous tantrums over who knows what. My dogs have...
I’m A C-Section Mama…And Proud Of It!
My pregnancies were far from easy. Yes, I did decide to have my children slightly later than the average woman, but other than that, I was in pretty good health and mentally prepared to...
Having Kids Has (Temporarily) Made Me a Bad Friend
I’ve been compelled to write something like this for a while. I feel like it is something that is often unspoken but needs to be said out loud. So as summer comes to an end,...
Being An “Older” Mom: What Does “Advanced Maternal Age” Even Mean?
I will admit it: I was a bit of a late bloomer. I didn’t date much in high school or college. I was content with my circle of friends and wasn’t overly concerned with...
To My Daughter…The One I Never Knew I Needed
Dearest Daughter,
Hi, it’s me. Your mom. I’ve been wanting to write this down for some time now but couldn’t quite find the words...until now.
You see, only a short eight months ago, you entered...
Gender Disappointment: Is This Really A “Thing”?
Currently, I am knee deep in the depths of motherhood. Two babies, six months and sixteen months old and my life is completely hectic and constant chaos. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything...
30 Days: My Personal Attempt At Changing A Bad Habit
I will admit: I don't have a long list of horrible habits. I don't bite my nails, I don't swear all that much, I eat my fair share of junk food with a random...
Financial Advice For My Children
Growing up, I was never very good with money. My family was comfortable in our socioeconomic bracket and my sister and I rarely had to go without something we wanted. But we were, by...
Being a Coach’s Wife: I Am a Football Widow
When I started dating my husband several years ago, I knew that football played a huge role in his life, both as a coach and as a former player. I guess you can say...
Why My Kids Won’t Be Having “Pinterest Perfect” Birthdays
I have always loved my birthday. Ever since I was a kid, I always knew that when August 18th rolled around each year, it was MY day. My birthday was the one day I...
Being Patient With Myself: Surviving the Postpartum Months
As I sit here and type this, I am exactly one week postpartum with my daughter. During this pregnancy, I only gained about 25 pounds, which I was fairly proud of and not overly...
An Open Letter to All the Single Parents: I Don’t Know How You Do...
Dear Single Parents of the World:
(In addition to single parents, I am also talking to those who have spouses who travel extensively or work extra long hours, leaving most of the parenting to the...
Preparing for Baby #2…And Having 2 Kids Under 1!
Many of times, I have heard the phrase "2 kids under 2", which is usually followed by the trials and tribulations of having two small humans that are completely dependent on an adult. I...
Less Judgment, More Support: Thoughts on Parenting in Today’s World
Let’s get real for a second: life is hard. No matter who you are, it’s just really hard sometimes. Then, add parenthood on top of that, and there are times when things can just...