Mother's Day is the day to honor all moms and celebrate motherhood. It's about honoring the mother of your family, the influential mother-like figures in our...
Nobody knows where I am. I did let my husband vaguely know that I'm taking the day to myself, but otherwise, my family thinks...
When I was a new mom, I'd watch other moms gather together with their kids running around, babies in their strollers, and their carefree...
Sushi. Wine. Kitty Litter. Lunch meat. Runny eggs. Rare steak. Know this list? If you’ve been pregnant, you probably do. It’s just a few...
I am still coming to terms with my son’s autism diagnosis. I was recently on a girl’s trip. These women know more about my...
Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it...

Fridays Are for Family

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Family time can often be the first thing to go when our lives become hectic. Work, school, activities, social time, friends, family, etc. It’s...
I guess I did not realize it until now, until it was my turn to decide...how much of a hot topic children's education is....
This past Fall Break, my kids got a week off of school. We stayed home while some of their friends were going on fun...
"Pinterest Mom." Isn't that what all moms long to be? After dealing with the winter blues and spending a few too many days cooped...
When I make a parenting mistake, I own it, and I apologize to my children. Notice how I didn’t say “if I make a...

The 10 PM Shower

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For what feels like the 20th time this week, I watch the showerhead kick on in my master bathroom. Steam fills the dark space,...

In the Past Year

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In the past year, my life has been forever, wholly, amazingly changed. In the past year, I've cried more tears than in the previous ten...
All along, 2020 was full of surprises. I don't need to tell you how terrible most of them were. But 2020 did give me...

In + Around Indy

Day Dates Around Indianapolis

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It's almost July – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with...