If you know nothing about kids, you may still pick up that they don’t have a solid grasp on time. And why should they, really? An adult is in charge of telling them when to eat, go to bed,...
Across the country, school ended abruptly in March 2020. With little to no notice, students and teachers were sent home for what turned out to be the rest of the school year. This, along with the pandemic, caused angst...
My goal is to capture the culture of our family, document the days that feel nothing short of miraculous, and grab hold of the magic of childhood. I fully believe that the small moments make the biggest memories, so...
"Because of her love for Kent, Beverly gives herself. Her mother and I give our blessing." After walking me down the aisle at our wedding, these were my dad's words as he placed my hand in Kent's. Dad had...
One thing that hasn't changed while the world has been swirling this spring is my love for books. My husband gifted me an Audible subscription for Christmas and I have so enjoyed getting to pick out new books each...
My dad, like all dads, has had a huge impact on me. He hasn't always done as I would have hoped, but he gave me a good start in life, and reminiscing on my childhood, I'm thankful for all...
This forced time at home with my toddler has revealed some things I didn’t know about myself. Okay, fine. Maybe deep down I knew some of them, but I wasn’t quite ready to admit it. For example, my patience...
I hate to be the one to tell you all this, but, being a "basic" mom just isn't going to cut it. Now before anyone starts writing angry responses, please hear me out. I'm not talking about...
I don't know about y'all, but I feel like all I do is prep food for my toddler! While bottles and the washing and sterilizing that goes with it seemed never ending, it has nothing on the amount of...
Never in a million years would I have guessed that this is what motherhood is like. Sure, I've dreamed about it, anticipated it, planned for it, and waited, but you just really don't know what motherhood will actually be...
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...
