Tag: Motherhood
Learning How to Live in Your Season
As I listen to a parenting podcast, the ever present inspirational quote, “Thrive in the chaos, momma” plays in my headphones. As those words...
Active-Duty Mom to Caregiver + Advocate: Meet Diana Loader
Men and women who wore our nation’s uniform continue to answer the call of duty after returning home. They make a difference in their...
A Tale of Toxic Positivity
I poured the hot water into my paper cup, plopped in a tea bag, and headed to my seat. “Hi, Courtney. So glad you...
You Changed My Life: An Ode to My Son
You Changed My Life
These were the last words that we ever expected to hear…
“I’m sorry, but your son has Down Syndrome. I know there...
Mama, Take Care of Yourself {Make the Doctor Appointment}
I am sure I am not alone when I say that scheduling time for myself isn’t something very high on my priority list, especially...
Normalize Mental Health: A Mother’s Story of Anxiety, Depression, + Finding...
While the mental health community and culture has been gaining traction over the last couple of years, we as a society still have a very...
Missing the Little Version of You
Nine years ago, I was blessed with the birth of my beautiful daughter.
We had been waiting for her arrival for too long. It was...
Why I’m Wearing the Shorts
It was over ninety degrees, and I was encapsulated in full length jeans and a lightweight sweater. I was a female Steve Carrell in...
“You’ve Got Your Hands Full!” + Other Ridiculous Things People Say...
I have four youngish kids.
That's not double digits or anything, but I acknowledge it's larger than the average family. I don't normally take them...
The “B” Word I Won’t Use
“Oh don’t say that word around Courtney,” my friend joked after hearing another mom share about her hectic life.
The mom laughed with confusion....
Unbecoming Supermom
Alcohol. Illicit drugs. Those were not my preferred vices. I preferred the socially acceptable one. The one that no one questioned. The one that...
It’s OK to Not Enjoy Every Moment of Motherhood
"The time will pass so fast. Just enjoy every minute!"
I call big fat BOLOGNA!!
Are you seriously telling me that I should enjoy rinsing poop...