Tag: family
An Uncommon View
Do you want to hear something uncommon? Something that is not often said and is maybe even hard to say or believe? Children are...
No Days Off
My friend recently said to me, "I forget your pregnant because you never act like it."
It would be great to take this as a...
Love, Laughter and Libations: The Top 10 Signs of Real Friendships!
A few months ago, I remember seeing a Facebook post on a local moms’ resource page; it was by a woman seeking friends. At...
Blended Families: To Mom or Not to Mom…
Once upon a time I was a proudly single, childless woman, living the dream in my downtown Indianapolis apartment. Then I met this charming,...
The Secret Co-Sleeping Circus
Today I woke up to the sudden jolt of a foot on my face. Literally, a small, cold, wiggly little foot, planted directly on...
Yes, We Do EVERYTHING together!
Life with toddlers and preschoolers usually means you are never alone. They can be quietly playing in their room and you go into SWAT...
We’re in This Together
Marriage, with or without kids, is still marriage. It has highs and lows. It has ups and downs. Marriage will throw EVERYTHING at you...
Happy 1st Birthday to you…I mean us. We did it!
My son will be one this month. His first birthday is upon us. I can’t believe that twelve months have passed since he was...
Travel with your children, you will be happy you did!
When my husband and I met, we immediately connected over our love of travel. We would hop on a plane often as our schedules would...
Leaving Our Food Comfort Zones
One thing I know for sure is that toddlers aren't the most open-minded or consistent eaters. We have, actually, been pretty lucky. My son,...
Why I Don’t Want to Travel for Christmas…Preferably Ever
The holidays are a time to enjoy with family, show appreciation for those you love and maybe sip a holiday eggnog or seven and...
Confessions of a Christmas Movie Addict
Everyone has their favorite Christmas movie, and I am no exception. Even though I could probably recite most of the film from memory, every...
A Love Letter to my Facebook Moms Group
I used to think "Facebook" and "motherhood" meant flooding my friends' timelines with pictures of my kids. But as I've entered into motherhood, I've...
Cranberry Orange Punch
Move over Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry is in town!
Bring me all the cranberries! It's holiday time and I want nothing more than to eat all...