I spend the majority of my life right now shuffling people and things to and fro: kids to practices, groceries home, doctor's appointments, you name it. As my children have gotten older, I've found myself with a lot more...
I turn 30 next year. 30 is a significant milestone. I thought I'd plan a fun birthday and look forward to my 30th. It turns out I'm having a crisis. I thought I would be confident, beautiful, fit, and...
This morning, my eight-year-old bounded down the stairs, asking, “Do you know what day it is? One month until my birthday!!”
I smiled big and said, “Yes! It’s so exciting!” How I felt on the inside, however, was a very...
It's April 2020, and I am forced to hand over my precious 4-month-old daughter to a stranger outside of a locked building that I'm not allowed to enter due to healthcare protocols put in place during the onset of...
I've been through this before. The tears, the screaming, the pleading. Hiding behind furniture in hopes that I won't see them. I try to hold it together, but eventually, I shut myself in an empty room, and I cry,...
“You’ve got two more minutes!” I yell to my daughter as I start loading her backpack and my work bag in the car. I don’t know why I yell the time out since time doesn’t mean much to a...
I've been reflecting on a question lately: Who will I be when the newborn phase is over? This isn't the first time I've contemplated this since I just had my fourth baby. I know all too well that I do...
Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental health therapy for yourself or developmental therapy for your children, the pressure is on, and...
Taking my children camping is something that I always imagined would be memorable and fun, but my first few experiences camping as a mom, although certainly memorable, were anything but fun. Some of that likely had to do with...
In a couple of short weeks, my youngest child, my baby, will start kindergarten. Sending him brings about several questions. Is he ready? Are we making the right choice? Will he thrive and fit in? He was born in...
My daughter had talked about getting her ears pierced for a while, and we discussed what to expect. When she turned five, we felt she understood what the process would be like and truly wanted it done. So, we...
May is Military Appreciation Month, a special month for both those in and out of the military. Of course we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but this month also...
Teacher Appreciation Day is May 2nd and Teacher Appreciation Week starts on May 8th. Show the teachers in your life some love with these gift ideas. This list includes local and DIY options.
Magnets
Get your child’s teacher something cute and...
I've always wanted to be a teacher.
I may not have always realized it, but I instantly felt at home when I finally stepped back into a public high school for a field experience requirement. The sound of pages flipping...
In + Around Indy
Eleven Places to Ice Skate in and Around Indianapolis
The winter holiday season came crashing onto our calendars so fast this year! Let's celebrate and go ice skating with our family and friends....
