Tag: family
Gloria’s Glorious Waffle Recipe
I loved Saturday mornings as a kid, and not for the cartoons. Growing up, we happily climbed into the minivan early in the morning....
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,...
Dear Future Dog …
Dear Future Dog,
Some people may think it’s strange I’m writing this letter to you, but children write letters to Santa, a figure who was...
Parenting: For the Hard Times, Get a Dog
After having three kids and being parents for ten years, my husband and I adopted a puppy. He is the cutest little 4-pound mixed...
What I Wish My Mother-In-Law Knew: The Things I Learned As...
Mother-in-laws are quite often the brunt of jokes. The premise being that a mother-in-law typically considers her child to be unsuitable for his new...
The Military Moms Blog Guide to European Christmas Markets
If you are fortunate enough to be stationed in Europe, then the most festive time of the year is rapidly approaching - Christmas Market...
In Our Next House … A Poem of Dreaming and Scheming
Like you, many of the contributors of Military Moms Blog have had a Permanent Change of Station this summer. With the way the military...
How My Breast Pump Helped My Marriage
Remember when marriage was a blissful and simple? When it was just the two of you spending the whole weekend together vegging out, going...
If Tomorrow Never Comes: A Letter To My Son On His...
Recently, my neighbor passed away after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was only in her early forties and left behind a husband...
Military Families: How Perspective Shapes Our Experiences
A few weeks ago, I was bracing for a busy day. My son woke up feeling sick and since I work from home, I...
Motherhood: The Greatest Gift I Wasn’t Even Sure I Wanted
As I’ve written before, I came to motherhood late in the game. My husband and I celebrated our eleventh anniversary a few months before...
A Shout-Out to My Husband for the Little Things
Marriage and motherhood are no piece of cake. I try to stay on top of things around the house, and I try to keep...