In January, just a few weeks after the birth of our second daughter, my husband was unexpectedly offered a new job in my small...
Today I woke up to the sudden jolt of a foot on my face. Literally, a small, cold, wiggly little foot, planted directly on...
It seems a recent trend is for people to offer up their "hot takes," or strong, personal opinions that many others tend to disagree...
I just want to close my eyes. Close the blinds, close the curtains, and sit in the dark.  I muster the energy to eat something....

The Anti-Valentine’s Day

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It’s that time of year again. As soon as New Year’s passes the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates hit the shelves and much to my...

30 Minutes with my Husband

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Recently, I became a mom of two - a toddler and a newborn. The transition, as I wrote in a previous post, has been...

Cupid, Go Away

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Dear Cupid and his Valentine's Day,  You and I? We aren't friends. I really don't like you and you only come around once a year...
I love my husband, but I’m in an emotional affair. I’m not sure how I let this happen. I’m a happily married woman, or I...

The Seven Year Itch

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Seven years ago I was planning my wedding.  As a teacher I have the summers off and spent the summer before my fall wedding making...
  My husband and I met as 17-year-old kids working at a local chain restaurant. Our playful flirtation around the soda machine led to the...
Allow me to propose a love gift to your person in this month of love. Inspired by the movie Marriage Story, which is largely about...
Like most mothers, I will never forget the moment I fell in love with my first born. I was exhausted. I was emotional. I...
Some of you act as you've never buried your husband, and it shows. That's why there's an International Widows' Day. To most people, this...
How did moms survive without the power of the Internet? Without the ability to peer into other moms' lives and feel just a little...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events

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August is always a busy time for families in Indianapolis. Back to school and back to reality. But just because we are back to...