Tag: relationships
We Don’t Agree: Setting Boundaries with Others
I'm a liberal, white mama. I believe that Black Lives matter and in community over cops. I support abortion. I am a proud member...
Cupid, Go Away
Dear Cupid and his Valentine's Day,
You and I? We aren't friends. I really don't like you and you only come around once a year...
National Spouses Day: Two Truths, One Lie and a Reflection on...
High school sweethearts. Love at first sight. The most difficult relationship of my life, parenting aside. Today is National Spouses Day, and in honor...
Sex/Real Life: The Ones Who Weren’t “The One”
I only got through four episodes of Sex/Life because I just couldn’t with the acting, the general storyline, and an ending that I skipped...
I Need a Break!
The season of competitive volleyball has officially ended. Only sports camps, vacation, and leisurely landscaping dot my calendar, and summer is here. Cue the...
Time: When Does It Become Mine?
We all know that time flies. We’ve heard the “you only get 18 summers” line for years now, and we are all fully aware...
A ‘Thank You’ Note to my Mother-in-Law
To all the Mother-in-laws of the world: Be like mine.
I recently gave birth to my third and final child. This third kid, zone defense,...
Blessings of a Small Wedding-An Encouragement to Pandemic Brides
Ten years ago, my husband and I were engaged and trying to figure out what kind of wedding we wanted to have. Initially, we...
My 21 Day Social Media Fast: The Good, The Bad, The...
During January, I completed a 21 day fast through my church of giving up all social media. I was up for the challenge but...
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,...
Closing the Door on Toxic Friendships
With the new year, many people are purging and cleansing the mess in their life. Look as closely at your contact list as you...
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...
30 Minutes with my Husband
Recently, I became a mom of two - a toddler and a newborn. The transition, as I wrote in a previous post, has been...