Molly
A native of Northwest Indiana, Molly lives in Indianapolis where her professional days are spent navigating the world of government and communications. In 2014, Molly married Tim and became a stepmom to his two adorable, internationally adopted kids: Ana, age 10, and Yoseph, age 8. Molly blogs about her adventures as a new stepmom at StepMolly.com and facebook.com/StepMolly. Their family recently expanded by one with the birth of a biological baby, Harry. Molly is passionate about clean closets, Academy Award-nominated movies, and celebrating Christmas.
FOMO and the Christmas Calendar
I love Christmas. I love snow. I love predictable Christmas movies. I believe that Starbucks coffee tastes better in their much-anticipated holiday patterned cups....
When Motherhood Changes You
Like most Type A people, I pride myself on my high standards. When I found out I was pregnant, I assured friends and family...
When It Takes a Village: Post-Partum Love
I’ve never been a big believer in the whole “it takes a village” concept. Maybe it’s because I was a very republican high school...
Identity in Marriage and Motherhood: Name Change
Some topics elicit strong reactions from people. I have found that among women, one of these topics is what you do with your last...
How Kids Compartmentalize: Toys for Mom’s House, Toys for Your House
Two households, both alike in dignity. Two households, with two different sets of rules and expectations. Two households, both trying to do what's best...
Pregnancy Regressions: When Being Pregnant is Like Being a Child
Ah, the miracle of childbirth. With this, my first pregnancy, I have learned many things. As I reflect on some of those things, I...
Our Gift-Giving Makeover
I love gifts. I love choosing, wrapping, and giving gifts. I also love receiving gifts. If you follow the book The Five Love Languages,...
An Apology from a Formerly Single Woman
Dear Women I Knew and Judged Before I Became Married with Children:
I am sorry. I judged you.
Now that I have traded my days of...
Who’s on First?
We recently shared the news with friends and family that we expecting a baby, expanding our family to five (six, if you count the...
Finding the Unexpected in Fort Wayne
Nearly 20 years ago, I moved to a small town in northeast Indiana to attend a small, Christian liberal arts school. I quickly learned...
Destination Disney: Before You Go, You Should Know
An avid Disney fan before there were children in my life to justify a trip to the theme parks, I have spent a lot...
All Work and No Play
One of my sisters penned a thoughtful post on Mother’s Day, intending to recognize that the three of us sisters may parent in different...
Blended Families: To Mom or Not to Mom…
Once upon a time I was a proudly single, childless woman, living the dream in my downtown Indianapolis apartment. Then I met this charming,...