Tag: Motherhood
I’m Not Enough, But That’s OK
I have been called Super-Mom on many occasions. I give a little smile and say “thanks” out of the side of my mouth. Of...
I’m Dirty and I Know It
The other day my daughter came into our room to wake me up for the day and greeted me by saying, "Mommy, you forgot...
Easter Resolutions (Because New Year’s Is So Last Year )
Let me just say, I have never been one for New Year’s resolutions. I am the person who gets annoyed by all the new...
Adjusting Your Parenting When Your Spouse Comes Home
Like many military spouses, my husband traveled frequently when our first daughter was born.
Often when he would come home, our daughter would treat him like a...
The Unseen Sacrifices of a Military Spouse
It’s been one of those weeks, folks, where complaint after compliant leaves my lips and my heart feels weakened by the hardships of this...
A Letter to My Fellow Daycare Parents: Please Keep Sick Kids...
I thought we daycare parents were in this crazy circus of drop-offs, pick-ups, and runny noses together. You know the drill; multiple times a...
Making the Most of a New Duty Station When It’s Only...
When my husband received orders to San Antonio, Texas, we knew it was only temporary. It happened to be one stop of many for his...
Stop the Cycle of Comparison: Choosing Joy Over Jealousy
Have you felt it before? It’s that sinking feeling of annoyance and “why not me” when you see “#blessed” in a friend’s picture from...
The Fight to End Food Allergy Bullying
There is a new movie out, and it's making quite an uproar. But not in a good way.
The movie "Peter Rabbit" from Sony Pictures has...
Top 10 List for Bringing Home Baby
Preparing for a new baby can be a daunting task. There are so many products out there, it can be overwhelming knowing what you...
Proud to Be a ‘Bad Mom’ and Why You Should, Too
You know the scene. I'm talking about the morning parking lot scene where we moms hurriedly thrust backpacks, lunches and kisses onto our precocious...
Here’s to Strong Women: Timely Thoughts on Raising a Girl
When I learned my first baby would be a girl, I was nervous. Years of ups and downs in my relationship with my mother...