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I lost my mother last year. In the same year, I gained Pops and Debbie, my in-laws. My favorite gift of 2017 was the gift of the new family I inherited through marriage. I gained sisters, brothers and even...
When I was younger, around nine-years-old, my town had a tornado warning in the middle of the night. My older sister and I shared a bedroom, and when our dad came running in, he quickly woke us up, shoved...
I love a clean house, but I hate cleaning. I love an empty dishwasher, but I hate unloading it. I love folded laundry, but I hate putting it away. I love my kids enjoying playtime, but I hate picking...
My husband recently took our nine-month-old daughter along on some errands. They picked up dog food, went to the grocery store, and stopped by a bakery. At each location, he received praise and amazement that he, a young dad, was...
Have you ever vacationed with a small child? If yes, then you probably already know that the word "vacation" should never be used to describe that particular experience. The combination of unfamiliar sleeping quarters, a significantly smaller arsenal of distraction...
I have anxiety. Not the ‘I’m a little anxious about public speaking’ type of anxiety. More along the lines of ‘How Badly Do I Really Need a Full Paycheck This Week Because I Don’t Think I Can Be Around People...
As someone who has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work (MSW), it's not surprising I love studying ways of understanding people. I first discovered the Enneagram in 2011 when my then-employer paid for the...

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 excitement the Brach's candy hearts fill the aisle. Happy Valentine’s Day folks. Other than the...
I want a divorce but I am afraid to get one. I am very unclear about being "in love," like what that truly means. We have been married for so many years, and as much as I would love...
Unlike our children, whose spirits and personalities are gifted to us via very little say of our own, we have a great deal of control over who we choose as our spouse. Free will brings couples together, at least in our...
Most families have a certain number of traditions that are passed down over the years. Growing up, we had quite a few in my family. Every holiday someone made my grandma’s apple salad recipe. On my birthday, I had...
Marriage, with or without kids, is still marriage.  It has highs and lows. It has ups and downs. Marriage will throw EVERYTHING at you that life has to offer. Unlike loving our children, marriage is conditional love.  It's a...
This week , April 22 -  28, 2018 is National Infertility Awareness Week. This year NIAW is attempting to #FliptheScript, educating and bringing awareness of infertility issues. Check out this link to find out more about their mission in...
It was a crisp, fall afternoon, my dad and I were walking our usual route around the neighborhood when I asked him why we weren’t seeing certain family friends as often as we once did. He told me, among...

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Indianapolis Moms Guide to April Family Events

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April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our...