"Amanda?"
I hear my name echo the small waiting room. My stomach dropped to my feet as I grabbed my one-year-old son's plump, dimply hand....
I gave birth to my first child in February 2020, two weeks before the world shut down. Even before being stuck at home with...
“Mommy, will you play with me?” I hear this question at least five times before I enjoy my breakfast. When my kindergartener gets home...
"How do you do it all?" they ask. "All" as in clean little people, feed them the foods they will tolerate, get them ready...
In December 2024, I wrote a blog for Indianapolis Moms on how Christmas and New Year are celebrated in my home country of Ireland....
My goal for 2026 is to truly trust myself. I’ve made a lot of progress in this area, but somewhere along the way, I’ve...
“Just let them stay up later, then they’ll sleep in tomorrow!” I cringe every time I hear this phrase. Every ounce of my being...
Mommin' ain't easy. You know it, I know it, the neighbor that can hear you yelling from across the street knows it. Some days...
Parenting is a full-contact sport. Meals to plan. Errands to run. “What is this weird rash?” Did I pay the electric bill? Who needs...
Parenting: It's not for the faint of heart. There are moments of pure joy, yes; and there are moments when you feel you cannot...
It's hard for me to remember what I did with my free time before having kids. I was probably cleaning my house more often....
Congratulations! You’re engaged. You’re sporting a shiny new ring and texting your friends and family like crazy with your news. You quickly post to...
The stick turning pink or in my case, the phone call from the nurse telling me I was pregnant after 2 long years of...
I didn't take any photos today, and to be completely honest, I am grateful. I am grateful that I was able to experience my...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to September Family Events
Fall is here, well almost, but the month of September has arrived. Here is our round up of September family events happening this month...
