Tag: motherhood
How and Why I Became a Thrifty Mama
It never fails. During the spring and summer months, as we drive down the street, my husband will turn to me, point at a...
Picky Eater or is Intervention Needed?
“Just three more bites” was a common phrase in our household when we assumed we just had a typical 2-year-old picky eater. Time passed,...
Mona and Me: A Lesson in Relationships
Motherhood can be lonely. It’s ironic when you think about it because our days are jam-packed with our people and our schedules. Even though...
I’m a Maybe
Maybe I'm not reliable anymore.
Maybe I'm not on time anymore.
I may or may not actually be able to show up when you need me.
Maybe...
10 Years of Being a Mom: What I’ve Learned
In college, I learned about flashbulb memories. In short, a flashbulb memory is a vivid memory usually attached to a highly emotional event. One...
Working From Home Saved My Career
I have a career in healthcare, and about six years into my career; I started to feel the burnout. I worked from the office...
I Want Another Baby But My Husband Does Not
When our son was six months old, I agreed with my husband that we would not have more children. We had one wild, strong-willed...
The Password Kid: I Have a Favorite Child and That’s OK
With a bold smirk, my preteen daughter, Reya, enters the room and gets close to my face. "I know the answer to this, "she...
The Perfect Day Trip to Columbus, Indiana
Gloomy, gray, ghastly cold. We all know what Indiana winters bring with them, a whole lot of indoor playtime. If your household is like...
No Mommy Allowed: Our Toddler’s Growing Bond With His Daddy
Little Blake smiles and hands me his backpack as he steps off the bus. Then, he marches up the driveway as fast as his...
Finding Joy In What I Have
It all started with bread. (There's no such thing as a bad story that started with bread, right?) So I joined the sourdough bandwagon...
I Almost Didn’t Have This Life
The other night, I was sitting on the couch, and both kids were curled up on either side of me. They'd had whatever bug...
Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder
I absolutely love the onset of fall, and even as winter rolls in, I can appreciate the fun of snow and the joy around...
To My Girl friends, I’ll Always Need You
"So, is it everything you hoped it would be, finding the one?" She asks. Her eyes brimming with anticipation. One of my best friends,...