August was always a bold and curious child. In Kindergarten, he pulled the red handle on the emergency exit seat on the school bus because he “just needed to know what would happen.” In first grade, he rolled all...
To My Kinder-Ready Son’s Daycare,
He did it. You did it. We did it. Somehow, with some combination of us all working together, we made it to this day. My son has walked across that stage, tiny tassel swishing across...
I was not prepared for this. It was always a thought in the back of my mind that this would happen eventually, but I did not prepare for how I would feel, how emotional I would get about something...
August is SMA Awareness month. 1 in 40 people are carriers for this disease. 1 in every 10,000 births will result in a baby affected with SMA. SMA is the #1 genetic killer of infants. There is still no...
“What did Santa bring you?” was the question I heard right after Christmas break ended in my first-grade classroom. I sat in my chair, listening to two little 7-year-old girls discuss what they did on their time away from...
Clutter. It is currently the bane of my existence. I know that sounds dramatic, but it's true. Clutter is EVERYWHERE. I constantly walk from room to room in my house and sigh on a loop. As I am writing...
The holiday season is in full effect! Here is our December round up of our favorite family events right here in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
December 1 - December 24
A Christmas Carol - Indianapolis - Indiana Repertory Theatre - 1...
Picture this. Your family is getting ready to go on vacation. While you typically drive to save money, this time you are flying to your destination. Everyone is excited – there will be a lot of new experiences, plus...
It all happened in a matter of 10 seconds. Like so many unforgettable moments, it was over before I could even process what had just happened, but the experience left me forever changed.
It was a Sunday afternoon, and we...
I'm 6 weeks postpartum, have 3 under 3, and chasing and carrying all these little micro versions of my husband and I is EXHAUSTING. In addition to wanting to shed some pounds, I also want to build some strength...
Sunday mornings at the Beaven House are chaotic! Not a typical chaos, but one that literally makes you want to get back into bed and try again. It is my personal belief that it is because we’ve probably spent...
About fifteen years ago, my grandpa wrote an e-mail to me, my siblings, and my cousins. He had recently learned how to scan pictures, and had sent us newspaper clippings of my Japanese grandma after she first arrived from...
Part 2: Moving forward
I wish very much that once I recognized that my “issue” had a name, I sought help. However, at that time in my life, I not only did not have health insurance but also did not...
For five days, I am dipping my toe in the “work from home mom” life. I will attempt to work from home and entertain my 18 month old son because daycare is closed for a week. Will I survive?...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Fall Family Bucket List
Ask just about anyone in the Midwest what the best season is here and the question will often be met with an enthusiastic "Fall!"...
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