It was the best day— June 14, 2016. The day I had been longing for for 38 weeks. I got to hold my precious babies.
Two perfect little boys were born weighing 6.1 and 7.1 pounds. It was bliss. Hard,...
I am often asked by moms about how to do art at home with their kids. Art is so much fun for kids. That’s because they are naturally creative. Their imaginations are going crazy. And beyond that, it builds confidence,...
In our family, we have four kids under age four. We've added a carseat to our collection every year since 2015. On one occasion, we picked up a new seat for our 10-month-old and then adjusted the straps on...
We were sitting in the movie theater watching previews before the Disney movie The Emperor's New Groove. Suddenly, a shot appeared of travelers cresting a hill, one of them in a tall pointed hat. With a sharp intake of breath, our...
When my daughter was born, I quickly learned that it was okay to ask for help. I mean, birthing a whole being requires recognizing that you need help and accepting help when it is offered. One of the areas...
Have you ever looked on Pinterest at infant schedules? They were my gold during pregnancy. I would spend hours upon hours looking at suggested wake times and bedtimes, because duh, like any good mom I planned on...
I can recall, when my son was only a few months old, calling my friend to discuss that he had not pooped in two days. While I was on the phone with her, a massive streak of baby diarrhea...
As I sit down to write my first ever blog post, my mind wanders as to how I should introduce myself. Who am I? Who does the world think I am? Who do my husband and children perceive me...
It's 5:00 AM. My alarm goes off. I don't know about you but some mornings I have a hard time getting up. Okay, most mornings. I sit up, kick my feet off the bed, throw on my robe, grab...
As much as I hate to admit it, you’ve been on my mind recently. I replay the moments when I thought we were real. The moments I put all of my faith in what you promised and gave everything...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
