How often do your kiddos say? It’s not fair! It’s driving me insane!! All of the sudden, my two almost 7 year old daughters are saying it. ALL THE TIME. My normal response is usually, Life’s not fair. But, that doesn’t really change the direction of the conversation. When this first started happening, I was […]
As I write this, our state in experiencing the most historic movement in public education since…really, ever. With an affirmative vote of teachers from across the state, a walk-out has been scheduled to protest the need for increased funding for public education. Every mama’s head is now swirling around what this means for their family, […]
I do not have a guest room, and I do not stay in guest rooms. This is bound to cause controversy and I’m assuming it may also bring out my fellow closeted non-guest room loving comrades, as well. Yes, you read it right, I don’t have a guest room. I also don’t believe in them. […]
We all have that Type A friend in our life — the one who maybe just maybe has a color-coded calendar for her kids’ activities, her meetings, her husband’s appointments, and she’s never late for the school drop off (they close the gate at what time?!). She’s always on top of school projects, or handing […]
Becoming a mom was never a part of the plan. From a young age, my dream of becoming a career woman was absolutely certain. The future I envisioned consisted of completing a Doctorate in Philosophy, working my way up in a company, working grueling hours, publishing, editing and breathing content, teaching and impacting young lives, […]
It did not take me long to learn that cleaning my home is definitely more difficult to accomplish and maintain when you add kids into the equation. I will admit that ever since I can remember, I have always enjoyed organizing my things and making sure my room was kept as tidy as can be. […]
Bring up the word homeschool and you’ll get two completely different responses: one gets it and other doesn’t. One says encouraging words and other might recommend you not do it. I’ve been wanting to homeschool my children for a few years now and here’s why: I want to build the core of our family strong. I […]
I’ve been there, moms … you’re out shopping one day and you hold up a shirt that you know your daughter would like, “Isn’t this cute, sweetie?” She simply shrugs. No words, just a half-hearted, one-shouldered shrug. Her eyes aren’t even looking at you, they’re fixated on the ceiling, perhaps willing the heavens to just […]
Sometimes, life just plain sucks. Babies get sick, husbands get the man flu, and mommy has to take care of all the things. Jobs don’t go as planned or hoped, and worst of all, everything seems to happen all at once. This about sums up the beginning of 2018 for me. I could retreat and […]
Becoming a first time mom can feel isolating at times, especially if you are the only one in your friend group with a child. I clearly remember wondering if my nextdoor neighbor, a mom with a little boy the same age as mine, was sitting in her living room wondering and feeling the same way […]
This post was written and sponsored by our partners at Mathnasium.March 14th is recognized around the world as Pi Day. Are you wondering, What in the world is Pi and why does it have it’s own day?” Well, you probably aren’t alone. We’ve got some ideas on how to celebrate and learn about this very […]
Some children (and parents) need a lot of time to be able to process and accept the transition from high school to college. And if you have multiple children at home, how is their sibling leaving/moving out going to affect them? When my oldest child was in her junior year of high school, we really […]
Now that my twins are in 1st grade, they are getting accustomed to the school schedule. It starts in the morning: they eat, get dressed, brush their teeth, put their shoes on, pack up and leave for school. But, once it comes time for school pick-up, they are constantly attempting to push me along […]
Please don’t panic! It’s just word play, mostly. I am purely here to educate, and hopefully encourage. See, I had expectations about nursing. We all do, expectations are women’s expertise. I saw myself snuggling that sweet baby, feeding those chubby cheeks, hair flowing in the wind while birds sang around us. Something like that. Instead, […]
