Tag: Motherhood
Why I Love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel … But Also, Who...
As a working mom of three kids under five, I don’t get a lot of opportunities to watch television, but when I do, I...
The Day I Went to the Zoo Without My Kids
This past month has been pretty stressful. Both boys are playing sports, so that's two sets of practices and games consuming our lives every...
Why I Don’t Count to Three
Not to start a mommy war, but I don’t count to three. I don’t give my kids a choice regarding when they find it...
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,...
Neurosurgeon? Hostage Negotiator? How To Use Your Mom Skills To Get...
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...
When the Kisses Begin to Fade
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...
Raising Teenagers: A Balancing Act
It usually starts the same way. The lipstick is too dark. That crop top is not appropriate for school (sometimes not even the living...
Why You Need A Baby Carrier In Your Life
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...
A Little Lone Star Love: Leaving Texas
Seven and a half years.
Besides the state I grew up in, this is the longest I have lived anywhere.
When we first moved to...
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...
Teaching Kindness When The World Seems Unkind
This past year, our country saw so many mass shootings; we had a very contentious confirmation process for a new Supreme Court Justice along...
Why Don’t We Celebrate “Normal”?
Recently, when I was in line at the grocery store, I picked up a magazine that boasted "Person of the Year" on the front...