"Help me! Help me!” His pleas were not ones of panic or pain but rather an impassioned request for assistance in escaping time out. He looked up at me, his eyes expressing the injustice of it all. I had...
Before I got married I knew that it would be important to find a spouse who would support me in my goals and dreams, be a leader in our family, and be a present father for our children.Yet, I...
Can I be honest for a second? Lean in close because I need to whisper this softly. It's hard for me to say out loud because I'm not proud of this fact. Are you ready for the truth? Can...
Recently, my husband and I decided we wanted to plant a little garden. Well, being the overachievers we are, we had to do it top notch, and it definitely was not going to be just a 5x5 foot garden....
I came across Janet Lansbury’s respectful parenting method through a “suggested article” on Facebook. Sometimes those creepy algorithms are actually useful. I don’t remember which article it was, but I was immediately intrigued. My daughter is a smart and...
In less than seven days I am having a scheduled surgery. As a mom of two C-section babies, and a previous hip surgery, this is not unfamiliar territory. However, having joint replacement surgery isn’t your everyday surgery, so of...
Have you ever had Olive Garden on the 4th of July? Well, I wish I could say me either. However, one 4th of July when my husband and I were dating, we realized all of the BBQ restaurants were closed....
Getting outside is a must for this mama, but recently I’ve felt the need to get out and away a bit further, a bit more remote.
(I did spend a summer living in the Rocky Mountains in a teepee in...
Our 1st annual Bloom:: An Event for New and Expecting Moms was hosted on June 27th, 2021 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort and Spa at Grand National. We were THRILLED to offer this event as it is very...
When The Middle One was about four, we became concerned that he had a hearing problem. He was eager to comply with our requests and instructions, but a significant portion of the time when one of us spoke to...
Parenthood
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...
