Tag: Motherhood
Parenthood and the Things We Said We’d Never Do
Even before I got pregnant, I remember thinking: “when I’m a parent I’m going to … or I'm never going to....” Fill in the...
Mother’s Day: Breaking the Cycle Of Broken Relationships
My mother and I were never close.
My older brother and I grew up in a turbulent household. We moved frequently and often woke to...
That’s Some Good Mulch: Signs You Might Be Turning Into Your...
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...
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,...
Mom’s Self-Care is Good for Everyone
Over the years my self-care needs have changed. For me, self-care used to mean going out of the house and being away from my...
Confessions of an Introverted Mom
Growing up, I had no clue that I was an introvert. Somehow, I had this perception that introverted people were shy bookworms who stayed...
Deciding to Stay Home
Sometimes this crazy, unpredictable military life can bless us with some unexpected opportunities and experiences. For me, this came in the form of a...
Dear Fellow Mom, Please Don’t Bad-Mouth My Child
I stood there in shock taking in what she just said. Did I hear her correctly? Had she just bad-mouthed my child to someone...
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...
I Didn’t Want to Be Pregnant, But Then I Lost the...
This post was written one month ago, just hours after miscarriage.
I have three young kids: a 4-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 9-month old baby...
Grit and Heart (and Also Quite Smart): This Is What Military...
Military families make up less than 0.5 percent of the American population.
Though we have been at war since 9/11, few Americans have served in...
Let Me Tell You How To Parent Your Child
I was 23 years old when I found out I was pregnant. It was in that moment that I realized my baby would be...