Tag: motherhood
Obsess. Check. Repeat. My Life with OCD
I am sure that there is a time when I didn’t have anxiety. I just don’t remember when that was. My name is Kate,...
Survival Tips for Work from Home Moms
When I put my second-born son in his crib for a nap, I immediately look at the clock to determine how many minutes I...
::Heart of IMB – Non-Profit Spotlight:: The O’Connor House
About a year ago I was flipping through a local northside mailer when I saw an article about The O'Connor House. I scanned the...
A Love Letter to My Sons for Valentine’s Day
To my boys, Dylan (10) & Tyler (7)
My sweet boys, you are both still so little yet growing so fast. I still remember every...
“Okay is Great” – A New Approach for an Overachieving Mommy
When Pinterest was at its peak, I was not yet a mom. But, I still remember wanting to have an incredibly cute nursery for...
My Resolution: Being More Present
“Mommy, please put your phone up.”
I froze. I had heard that statement many times from my husband. My husband has absolutely no social media....
5 Things I Will Commit to in 2019
2019: A New Year. A new beginning, a fresh start. As we toasted to the new year--or sat on the couch with chocolate, popcorn,...
Four Ways to Turn the Day Around
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...
“That” Mom
If you are anything like me, there may be a stereotypical type of “mom” that you wish you were like. Maybe it’s a friend...
Epilepsy: Three Toddlers and One Mom’s Perspective
Epilepsy: Three toddlers and one mom’s perspective
There are awful moments in everyone’s life that just stick with you. Moments that when thought about can...
Spreading the Fun Around: Working on Mommy’s Fun Levels
I would like to think that I'm a fun person. You can usually spot me on the dance floor at weddings, wine glass in...
Learning to Say ‘No’
After going on a beautiful, sunny vacation with my family for a week, I realized how much I desire a slower pace of life....
Is There a Lack of Gratitude in Modern Motherhood?
I had a conversation with a friend that left such a deep impression on me, I am still thinking about it weeks later. We...
It’s OK to Say No
Let's be real there was a time before motherhood when I was able to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. The years of...