Caitlin Antonides
Caitlin is a wife, mother and sometimes English teacher (thanks PCS schedule!), who is originally from the Chicagoland area. She jumped headfirst into military life after marrying her husband, James, in 2010, and has enjoyed a whirlwind of adventures ever since. Her favorite part of being a military spouse is the frequency with which her family is able to travel and explore new cultures. She enjoys snuggling her two children, cruising Netflix with her husband, and writing with her sister at their joint blog, Loud Is Ladylike. Caitlin is thrilled to be part of the Military Moms Blog team and looks forward to connecting with the many wonderful members of this community.
Household Goods Delivery Day: The Agony and the Ecstasy
Whether you’ve been waiting three days or three months, the day your household goods arrive is always an emotional roller coaster.
While the outside world may only see Instagram-worthy images of a moving truck and...
This Year, Treat Your Kid’s MilSpouse Teacher Like The Rock Star She Is
It’s a funny thing, this military life … despite being a teacher, I rarely actually teach.
Instead, I often find myself occupying other roles: stay-at-home mom, PTO volunteer, FRG leader, etc. And while these are...
The World is Judging Me: The Lie We Tell Ourselves
I pressed the fingertips of both hands between my eyes, rubbing intently, occasionally flaring out to massage my temples, as well. The bright lights of the restaurant were painful—the incessant noise coming from all...
Goodbye Mayberry: A Farewell to Fort Leavenworth
Military life can sometimes feel like a never-ending series of puddle jumps. Two years here, one year there—even less, sometimes. Making the effort to ingratiate oneself in a new community often feels pointless. And...
Sometimes the Mess Doesn’t Matter
Being deep in the throes of a PCS purge, I find myself ruminating on one -- seemingly impossible -- idea. So impossible, in fact, I guarantee that as my husband reads these very words,...
What’s in a Name: When Your Kid’s Name Feels Wrong
Disclaimer for the teenage (probably angst-ridden) boy of mine who may someday find this on the dark recesses of the internet: I do not regret your name—I hope you don’t either. Plus, you were...
The Audacity of Authenticity
Not long ago, I posted the following picture via @mommafiltered to one of my social media accounts:
The idea seemed to resonate with people, as one-by-one, encouraging messages and ‘likes’ poured in. A handful felt...
Wherever You Go: A Military Baby’s Welcome to the World
Dear Little One,
It’s hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, I could only dream about you — your face, your features, whether you were even a boy or a girl. And...
KonMari Mania for the Military Spouse
Unless you’ve been living under a rock or in the middle of a PCS (in which case, no explanation needed), you have likely heard of the new Netflix series, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.”...
6(ish) Weird Pregnancy Symptoms I Was Totally Unprepared For
As I write this, I am weeks away from meeting baby No. 3. Braxton Hicks contractions are in full swing and I’m on the lookout for every possible sign my weeble-wobble days are at...
When You’re Short and Pregnant, The Struggle is Real
Some women wear pregnancy well. They exude confidence, feel sexy, and glow like an ephemeral angel. Others spend half the time with their face in the toilet, meandering around like a human weeble-wobble.
I belong...
The Guilt of Mothering After Miscarriage
Although miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant mortality have occurred throughout history, it wasn’t until 1988 that President Ronald Reagan designated the month of October to its observance. By 2002, October 15th was specifically recognized as...