“So when can I start walking again?” I excitedly asked my surgeon.
Without missing a beat, she answered, “three months.”
My heart dropped. “I’m sorry,” I...
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So I married a Texan. A Texas flag-hanging, Whataburger lovin', Cowboys fan-till-he-dies, Lone Star Man. And with that comes a lot of extra obligations....
Hey friends! After a small hiatus- I'm back! I wanted to do a follow up to my previous piece on why we hired a...
Why does it have to be so hard for a military spouse to find a new job? That’s kind of a rhetorical question but...
“You have got to stand up and go to bed,” my husband said, standing outside the bathroom door.
“No. Just let me sit here. I...
Dear Little One,
First of all, I want you to know how much I love you. Ever since you were born, you have expanded my...
This past summer, we traveled to Washington D.C. for a wedding and a week full of wonderful adventures. It was a beautiful ceremony, and...
To all parents with babies who aren't quite babies anymore:
Let me try and explain. Have you looked at your kids lately? I mean, really looked.
Is there...
I remember the day like it was yesterday: we were stationed in Italy, my husband was working another 16-hour day, and I was running...
As I listen to a parenting podcast, the ever present inspirational quote, “Thrive in the chaos, momma” plays in my headphones. As those words...
"Yes, they're all mine."
I wonder how many times I've uttered these words to perfect strangers who seem to think they're well within their rights...
Military Lifestyle
Between Headlines and Homework
March 2026
The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...
