So, I have a funny story. I almost forgot my birthday this past month! One of my friends messaged me one day to see...
Half the mommy posts out there today seem to discuss why moms should never judge other moms; the other half seem to tell moms...
On the fourth Thursday of November, families all over the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving. This typically means a big meal featuring a large bird,...
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...
Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it...
Ten years ago, my husband and I were engaged and trying to figure out what kind of wedding we wanted to have. Initially, we...
We’re on the countdown to the 2016 presidential election, and so far, I’ve pretty much managed to keep myself out of the online political...
I used to think "Facebook" and "motherhood" meant flooding my friends' timelines with pictures of my kids. But as I've entered into motherhood, I've...
I consider myself a hugger, but I am not always surrounded by fellow huggers. I love hugs! Olaf and I are kindred spirits that way....
Life happens. We all know it does. But lately, life has been happening a lot. It had been over a year since my husband...
I want a divorce but I am afraid to get one. I am very unclear about being "in love," like what that truly means....
My sweetest,
As I lay here snuggling blankets that smell like you, clinging to the idea that you'll only be a baby a few weeks...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
It was a crisp, fall afternoon, my dad and I were walking our usual route around the neighborhood when I asked him why we...

























