At the end of April, my divorce was finalized. It was almost one year in the making, from the day of our split.
We just...
When I showed my four year old this photo of me and my mom, I asked him who the baby was. His response, albeit...
My husband and I will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary this year.
Two homes, new cars, a puppy, vacations, career changes... we've been doing a...
A loud toddler, hitting his fork numerous times on the table, while actively avoiding the dinner you carefully selected and cooked for him when...
Today is our 13th wedding anniversary and we both almost forgot! Last week leading up to our anniversary was crazy for us—it’s my husband’s...
Disclaimer: This is not a “spouse bashing post” by any means. This is simply one perspective from a wife/mother who feels like the cell...
Ever been told that you are too much? Ever been told you're not enough? My whole life has been both. I've spent my entire...
Finishing a conversation with your friends when kids are around is –
Hard. It’s hard. I know it’s hard. There’s the toddler across the room that is suddenly...
Hi, I'm Nickie. And I'm a mommy blogger.
Ugh, I can't believe I'm even saying it...the phrase seems almost pejorative. Like I'm just this woman,...
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
The end of the year holiday season is probably one of my most favorite times of the year. It's when I do my best...
To this day, I remember every detail of that phone call. It was just a few weeks after Christmas. Amidst the post-holiday haze, I...
Twelve years of age is the first year I found myself with a new boy or in strong like with someone. Twelve years old!...
Some topics elicit strong reactions from people. I have found that among women, one of these topics is what you do with your last...

























