Tag: Parenting
On Taking Time To Play
A dear friend of mine wrote a blog On Becoming A Mom Who Plays. I can't even begin to tell you how much that struggle resonates....
Ode to the “Spirited Ones”
Cheers to the spirited ones, the energetic, the spunky, the precocious, and all the other euphemisms people politely use for you instead of a...
How to Simplify Your Christmas
Christmas.
As the song goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year."
However, for many of us, it also can be the most stressful time...
Working Part Time: The Best of Both Worlds
Before I got pregnant, I assumed I would continue working full time. A friend of mine said, "I'm a better mom when I work,"...
Things You Wish You Could Ask Your Crunchy Momma Friends
Conversations with mom friends can be insightful and helpful. Actually, I’ve found my mom friends to be instrumental in my survival throughout this first...
Miscarriage and the Military: Navigating the Logistics of Loss
As a military spouse, I’ve been conditioned to expect bumps in the road. Changes are inevitable, everything is taken with a grain of salt,...
10 Reasons You’ll Love Being Stationed at Sheppard AFB
(Disclaimer: If you are one of my friends who live in Wichita Falls, Texas, and you are NOT military, close your eyes and scroll...
10 Reasons You Will Love Being Stationed in Arizona
You may be stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB, Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca or Yuma, but no matter where you are, there are plenty of reasons...
Seasoned Mommas, Stop Rolling Your Eyes at New Mommas
There I was, dropping off a meal at a brand new momma’s home and staring at her sweet bundle of joy. Her little one...
The Case for Chastising Your Kids in Public
“Thank You Momma.”
The voice came from behind me. It was an unfamiliar voice, but it sounded like she was speaking to me. I turned,...
To The Formula-Feeding Mother: A Letter of Praise and Encouragement
This crazy life we call motherhood is a common bond that we all share, right? Yet I can't help but look at social media...
Dear Mom: I’m Sorry I Hated Your Kisses
Dear Mom,
From the moment I can remember, you have always kissed me goodnight, goodbye or even good luck. I have ducked, dodged, avoided and...