Tag: motherhood
Keep Going: My Breastfeeding Experience
When I found out I was pregnant, after the initial shock of "what the heck?" wore off, I went straight into planning mode. Planning...
Destination Disney: Before You Go, You Should Know
An avid Disney fan before there were children in my life to justify a trip to the theme parks, I have spent a lot...
Tactical Advice for New Moms
Actual, Helpful Advice
There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
What’s in a Name
When I got married right after college, I immediately started a teaching job in a preschool program. At the time, they gave the teachers...
I’m Turning Into My Mother and That’s OK
“You are turning into your mother,” said my husband. Straight from his mouth to my ears. “Crap.” I thought. It’s the beginning of the...
The Day We Lost “Hat”
To all you mamas out there with a child who has a lovey/stuffed animal/blanket/pillow/etc: this is a true story of the day my four...
Duct Tape, Please?
I wonder if it’s just me, or if all parents would transform from calm and relaxed one second to near batshit crazy the next...
Mother’s Intuition: Learning to Trust Ourselves
Ok, gut-check ladies. Have you had a situation lately where that strong and feisty mom gut has told you something wasn’t right? Anyone raising...
Why I’m Raising My Kids (and Myself) on Disney
Today, on our way to an appointment, my kids and I blasted Disney music and belted out the lyrics at the top of our...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
To Cut His Hair or Not to Cut His Hair…That is...
My 15-month-old son woke up with the cutest curls in his hair the other morning. His sandy brown locks have the most adorable ringlets I...
Raising Girls Who Celebrate Other Women
One thing I am extremely passionate about is mentoring young girls, the reason is because I have been blessed to women in my life...
Today Was Easy
The Struggle Is Real
Being a mom means being someone who is adaptable and patient. Or at least it means having to occasionally try to...
Why I Won’t Give Up On My Dream (And You Shouldn’t...
I’ve always been a dreamer, and I’ve always had big dreams. My biggest, wildest dream has been to become a writer. And ever since...