Laura
Residing on the southside of Indy, Laura is a nurse, mother and wife. You can find her with her sidekicks: daughter Violet and son Anthony. When she gets a free moment, she enjoys painting, reading and exercising.
The Sweetness of a Five-Year-Old
“Vivian’s dad likes purple.” My five-year-old daughter tells me, “That’s the same color that you liked when you were little!”
I smile. We pulled away from the school pick-up line. My daughter is five. Out...
BeReal, The App That I Am Loving
Disclaimer: BeReal is not sponsoring this post. I've been on the BeReal app for several months and love it. I first heard about it from my sister, who uses the app. BeReal is a...
Mom or Elastigirl? The Moments That Stretch You
There are moments I'm proud of as a mom. I'm not talking about giving birth to my kids, though that is something I'm proud of. I mean the everyday moments. The moments you juggle...
I Want to Remember-Ordinary Moments in Motherhood
To my baby (8-month-old son Anthony)
I jot down quotes and memories in a journal on my nightstand. I'm nearly asleep as I recall the events of the day.
I want to remember. I want to...
Recipes For You and Your Family to Enjoy All Summer Long
Summer has arrived. With it, warmer weather. My tastes very much change with the season. In the summer, I crave things like pasta salad, fresh fruits and veggies, and grilled chicken. Below are some...
Pieces Of Myself: Holding Onto Interests And Hobbies In Motherhood
"Is it harder to hold on than it is to let go?"
I asked myself.
I set my alarm early to wake up before my kids and go for a run. I woke up early. I...
What A Box Of Rocks Taught Me
It was a warm day in February-a rarity in the Midwest. The kind of day when people put on their t-shirts and head outside after a long winter. I was in the backyard playing...
To My Girl friends, I’ll Always Need You
"So, is it everything you hoped it would be, finding the one?" She asks. Her eyes brimming with anticipation. One of my best friends, she's been there through it all. I paused for a...
Gifts That Can’t be Wrapped
For the first time, we're giving our family and friends experience-based gifts. We won't be buying physical gifts this year. To preface this, we will buy a small gift for our daughter to unwrap...
My Wild Hair And Journey To Embracing My Heritage
The hairstylist runs her fingers through my freshly cut layers. I look in the mirror, excited to see my new haircut. Out of the corner of my eye, I glimpse an impatient-looking client by...
Patterns And Routines That Keep Us Sane
We've all been there. Drowning in chaos, over-committed, and overworked. My family and I found ourselves in a season like that. For weeks we survived off of pizza delivery, pulling clean clothes from the...
Support for the First-Time Mom: Trust Her as She Makes Decisions
I got pregnant with my firstborn in 2018. No sooner had I seen two pink lines than the comments started. A couple of the comments were "Don't get an epidural" and "Don't get induced."...
Mommy is a Nurse
Being a mom and a nurse means coming home when dinner has already been eaten. Faces have been wiped. Games have been played. A full day is already over. It's 8 pm and it's...
To Indianapolis, The City I Love
Born and raised in the Indianapolis area, I found myself moving away after high school. I moved to West Lafayette to attend Purdue for my bachelor's. During college, I started dating my now-husband Derek....