Tag: family

When we heard about his upcoming deployment, it seemed far away. We felt like we had time. We began planning. My most optimistic self hoped...

It was the phone call that no family member wants to receive. The scenario had never entered my mind, yet the news was delivered...

Parenting is tricky business. As a parent, sometimes I wonder if I am doing too much, and sometimes I wonder if I should be...

I enjoy visiting home. My husband and I are from the same hometown in Iowa, and most of our family still resides there. I...

I am sure you have probably seen the Progressive Insurance commercials making fun of turning into your parents. My favorite line might be “that’s...

I loved Saturday mornings as a kid, and not for the cartoons. Growing up, we happily climbed into the minivan early in the morning....

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, Some people may think it’s strange I’m writing this letter to you, but children write letters to Santa, a figure who was...

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...

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...

If you are fortunate enough to be stationed in Europe, then the most festive time of the year is rapidly approaching - Christmas Market...

  Like you, many of the contributors of Military Moms Blog have had a Permanent Change of Station this summer. With the way the military...