Tag: Motherhood
Is Being a Wife and Mother Enough?
I have always wanted to be a doctor. I've known it for nearly my entire life, outside of a few childhood dreams that were...
The Simple Mealtime Hack That Saved My Sanity
Before I became a mom and experienced it for myself, I thought parents needed to suck it up a little bit if their kid...
A Lot of Coffee and Dash of Humor: A Day with...
3:00 am
Wake up five-year-old so that she can go potty. We went ages with zero accidents, but suddenly, we need a mid-sleep potty break....
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...