"How much do you weigh, Mommy?" asked my 5-year-old girl today.
"I weigh about 120 pounds, but I don't know exactly. That's what I weighed last time I went to the doctor," I replied.
"WHOA. That's a lot more than I...
Every 9 minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD).
That was the case for my Granddaddy, Albert LeBron Patterson, in May of 2015. PD is neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure.
Granddaddy was a true "caregiver" in the...
When it’s dark and it’s cold and I can’t feel my soul You are still good…
Those are lyrics to a song “You are Good” by Nichole Nordeman. I sang those words over and over again through tears and groaning...
When I found out we were expecting our son, I was so excited. There was so much to learn as I began this new journey of motherhood. I have a Type A personality, so naturally I “did my homework”...
I could probably write a book on this subject but I will settle for a blog series!! As a mom, I have learned that there is a delicate balance between being a nervous wreck and being sane. Sometimes I feel...
In my short four months as a mama, I have found that I am far from a perfect parent, but no one is perfect. However, I do pride myself on the fact that I have managed to keep my...
This month I'm celebrating 3 years as a stay-at-home mom. I always imagined I'd stay at home with my kids, like my mom did when I was growing up. When the time came, though, it was kind of unexpected....
I don't live particularly close to any gyms or other fitness facilities. I also am the sole caregiver for our four kids for 18+ hours most days. For these reasons, I usually exercise at home. What tends to work...
Urgent Care for Children is now open in Tigertown and ready to serve the children and parents of our community!
When your child is sick, you don’t want to spend hours in a waiting room. You want quick answers and...
Just a short time ago, I was mentally preparing to lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time, rearrange my work schedule because preschool was closing for spring break, and thinking of ways to entertain my toddler while dealing with...
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...
