Tag: parenting
The Mess They Left Behind
I packed their suitcase and snapped on their shoes. I double-checked her security blanket was packed and their tablets charged. I kissed their foreheads...
Mamas, You Deserve To Be Happy
Listen up, mamas. We have been sold a lie about life. The lie is that life is hard, and we must put everyone else’s...
Please Like My Child, The Voice Of A Worried Mother
Last month I had the opportunity to visit my son's music class at school. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was excited...
Permission to Abandon Holiday Burnout
“I regretfully cannot make it.”
Say it with me, “No.”
“Let’s catch up after the New Year!”
Or maybe just the classic, “Hell no! We won’t go!”...
I Took Three Kids Out To Eat And Lived To Tell...
I don't feel like cooking. The thought crossed my mind one night after a hectic workday, and I knew what was coming next. Should we...
Ringing in New Year’s Eve 2023…In Bed
Picture this. It's 11:24 pm with just over 36 min left until a new year rushes in, and people are celebrating. Drinks, parties, sparkles,...
Learning That Good Enough Is More Than Enough
Motherhood is hard. Wonderful, rewarding, terrible, challenging, and all-consuming. It is more than a full-time job on its own. And listing the rest of...
No Participation Trophies Here
I stand in the playground parking lot with my inconsolable four-year-old. My shirt sleeve is a web of snot and drool, a gift from...
Living With Chronic Illness As A Mom
I lie in a dark room, pain throbbing from the front of my eye to the back of my head, feeling like my eye...
Volunteering With Kids In Indianapolis
Finding opportunities for volunteering with kids (especially littles) can be difficult, but including them can be an incredible experience. With winter break coming up...
Holiday Activities for the Busy Mom
Mamas, I have a confession to make. Now, please don't go and call the authorities on me. Ok, this is hard to say, but...
The Middle Of The Staircase
Walk through any family's front door, and you're going to find a cast of characters. Dynamic, ever-evolving, and marvelously unique people making their way...
What A Mom Wants For Christmas
This is the gift guide you've all been waiting for. What to get a mom, your mom, or ANY mom for Christmas. Don't worry....
My Husband Lives Down The Hall
I was planning to move to the guest room. It was a week after our son’s birthday, but this decision had been brewing for...