Miranda
Miranda is a first time mom to 1-year-old Avett. She works full time as a social worker and admits that this professional work influences her parenting style and blog content greatly! Especially because her husband is a social worker as well. Miranda and her family live on the near south side of Indianapolis in the fixer upper they have recently gutted and renovated. Miranda was born and raised, for the most part, in Indianapolis. In her free time you can find her with her family trying a new Indy brewery or restaurant, or showing Avett one of the many great things about Indianapolis as a city! Miranda also enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling, swimming, writing, and sharing every experience with her family.
Motherhood Is a Compromise
I've decided that motherhood is one giant compromise. From the moment I wake up in the morning to the moment I close my eyes and try to sleep in my cramped bed, every part...
Back to School, (Home)School
August is here. It's back to school today, but my son won't pose for his yearly picture on the porch like his friends today, and our school year won't start for another few weeks....
So You’re Planning a Beach Vacation with Kids? Don’t.
Do you want to spend months planning and weeks packing for a few days in paradise? Take a beach vacation with kids.
Did you want to sit in hours of traffic on I-65 South with...
How Long do I Get to Call Myself Postpartum
It occurs to me one morning, as I groggily watch coffee drip, that I still consider myself postpartum. It is part of my identity even now nine months after my daughter was born. Is...
My Decluttering Era: The 1,000 Item Challenge
It's official, I'm in my decluttering era. After a particularly stressful morning where the clutter got to me, I followed every decluttering account and website that I could find for tips on how to...
I Take my Kids With Me Everywhere and You Should Too
If you know me, then you know I love having my kids with me. It's really one of my favorite things about parenting, experiencing life again through their eyes and having them nearby. Especially...
To My Second Child, I’m Sorry I Wasn’t Prepared
To my second child, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I wasn't prepared for you to enter our lives as seamlessly as you did. For years, I wasn't sure I wanted to add another family member....
The Postpartum Shower
The lights are dim, and the house is finally quiet after a busy day of visitors. I turn on the water and watch as the steam fills behind the glass door. My second or...
The Evolution of the Working Mom
Around the time my son was born, I began to feel discontent with my career. I had started motherhood as a working mom. That had always been my plan, and I had never questioned...
I Didn’t Really Want to Be a Girl Mom
It wasn't very long after I announced my second pregnancy that the infamous question began to roll in. Was I hoping it was a boy or a girl? A healthy baby had been my...
Changing My Inner Dialogue- My Child is Good Inside
My child is good inside; I say to myself as I catch him screaming "holy s$%t" while going down the indoor water slide. *smiles nervously at the other parents staring*
My child is good inside,...
Volunteering With Kids In Indianapolis
Finding opportunities for volunteering with kids (especially littles) can be difficult, but including them can be an incredible experience. With winter break coming up and lots of families in need around this time of...
My Four-Year-Old’s Mental Health Day
I hear footsteps on the stairs. It's earlier than expected for my son to be awake. I wait for an excited face to round the corner and greet me for the school day, but...
Summer Is Slipping Through My Fingers
I can feel summer slipping through my fingers like the ice cream melting down my son's hand next to me. We're sitting on the porch after another long and busy work day. After daycare...