I remember crying until I was completely spent. Then from somewhere deep within me I cried out, "God, is it always going to be this bad? Am I always going to be this unhappy? Lord, I cannot raise my...
As we are sliding/limping/crawling/sprinting into summer maybe you've started to look for some low cost fun things to do locally. As a fan of air conditioning, I'm partial to things like summer programs from the Auburn and Opelika libraries.
I...
Many of us have electronic calendars with alarms set to remind us to do this or go there...some of us still rely on a paper calendar that is carefully color-coded with each family member's activities, appointments, and practices. We...
This week, my 2 year old has been waking up about an hour earlier than he has for the past few months, and he's not particularly quiet. Now that the days are getting longer, the sun is up early...
Be sure to check out Part 1: Your Kid's Health!
My sanity has never been as tested as a mom, as it was a few weeks ago when my daughter had to have surgery to remove her tonsils. If you...
We've all heard the saying before, "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!" It always seems to fly out of someones mouth when you mention a hardship they think isn't so serious. You roll your eyes and thank the...
We are about to leave on an epic road trip! My husband and I are taking our two boys on a 24 hour road trip to South Dakota. I am a little bit nervous about the trip, which is...
There are a lot of misunderstandings out there about midwives. I had a very well-educated relative that was shocked to learn that most home birth midwives carry things like oxygen, fetal heartbeat monitors, and medicines to stop excessive bleeding...
If you’re anything like me, you try REALLY HARD to save some extra money here and there.
Cut your husband and you baby’s hair. Check.
Shop the buy one get one sales at Publix. Check.
Get rid of Cable TV. Check.
Now that...
Kyle and I made the decision early in our marriage that adoption would be part of our story. We assumed we would pursue an international adoption because the need is truly so great and is to this day. We...
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...
