Years of being a military spouse and now a stay-at-home mom have left my career history full of gaps and have made my résumé what...
Six years ago, I signed up my 3-year-old for pee-wee soccer because I was pretty excited to get him started in activities. It’s a...
Another woman is living in my home. I am fairly certain she has knocked down your door as well or has plans to in...
My dearest (almost-4-year-old) daughter,
Last week you told me that pizza “is my grossest.” Last night you told me that “dino chicken is yucky!” This...
Every night at bedtime my 5-year-old and I have a special routine. It's a routine he started one night. He gives me a big...
I grew up experiencing two different cultures. My mom is American and has English and German origins. My dad is originally Palestinian, but his...
She first asked in third grade.
Two kids in her class had their own phones.
"No way," I told her. "Who would you call? What would...
It usually starts the same way. The lipstick is too dark. That crop top is not appropriate for school (sometimes not even the living...
A few months after my first daughter was born, I bought a baby carrier. She always wanted to be held, and it enabled me to...
Other than living overseas for a few years as a child, for most of my life I have lived in Indiana, also known as...
“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.”
— W.R. Purche
I did have the best dog. His name was Astro,...
Marriage can feel hard.
In the beginning, it isn’t. My opinion is that it shouldn’t be. It should be mostly rainbows and loving gazes and...
Military Lifestyle
The Invisible Load of Supporting Love, Duty and Ambition
When Support Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Bedtime is finally here, again. The house is quiet. But your mind is racing through a never-ending...
