Tag: relationships
Marriage, Kids, and Keeping the Flame Alive Through Travel
Recently, my husband and I returned home from our first solo vacation since having our son 14 months ago. We spent 10 days exploring...
Mom’s New Year’s Resolution: Just Say “No”
A couple year's ago, I made a New Year's resolution to be more reliable. I had been finding myself in the awkward position of having...
Your Guide to Surviving Family Drama This Holiday Season
We're coming up on the holidays, and you know what that means! I'm not talking about packed malls, decadent food, and the sweet crooning...
Estranged From My Mother: The Ultimate Catch 22
When I showed my four year old this photo of me and my mom, I asked him who the baby was. His response, albeit...
Motherhood and Marriage: Why It’s Okay To Be Selfish
"My family comes first." It's the mantra of mommies all around the world. When we stop to think about our families and their needs...
5 Reasons I Don’t Want Visitors When Baby Is Born
A little over four years ago, my husband and I made the early morning drive to the hospital where I would give birth to...
Good Husbands: Just Luck of the Draw?
Unlike our children, whose spirits and personalities are gifted to us via very little say of our own, we have a great deal of control over...
8 Things You Should Know Before You Have Kids
It's Saturday night at 9pm, which means my husband and I can finally turn the TV to something other than Daniel Tiger or Frozen. I'm...
Why You Should Eat As A Family :: Dinner Call and...
I'm not a meal planner. I don't love cooking and trips to the grocery store are the bane of my existence most days. I'd...
Yes, my best friend is a guy. No, it’s not my...
Friendship is crucial to one's social and emotional balance. To have someone there for you no matter what. To be a listening ear throughout...