I remember looking forward to the day that I could create a chore chat that my kiddos would happily complete. I thought it would be a game changer for me. The kitchen would be quietly cleaned while I sat...
I recently had that unicorn of days: my husband had work.  My kids’ daycare was open.  And I didn’t have to work.  Since this only happens one day a year, I practically ran myself ragged doing laundry, cleaning, organizing, and...
To my daughter the night before kindergarten- Tomorrow, you are going to be great. 
I’m not saying this as an encouraging “I think you can.” I know you are going to have a great day. You have never walked in a...
Thrush!  When you are a mom of 3, many times you think that you have been through most of your “firsts.” But a few weeks ago I encountered another one that wasn’t as amazing as most firsts are. A new...
I have three beautiful, wonderful children. After our third was born, I knew that our biological family was complete. She has so much life within her. She is bold and vibrant and absolutely adorable. I often tell people that I'm thankful she...
It’s a Saturday night, and most of my other 21-year-old friends are heading out for the evening. Meanwhile, back at my house, my 2-year-old just tore her dirty diaper off in a fit of defiance and is running around the...
Fall is my favorite time of year for so many reasons. The weather, the changing leaves, the fashion, the food—I love it all! And I'm totally one of those moms who LOVES Halloween. My hubby and I still dress up...
Like many, the tragedy in Parkland initially left me feeling hopeless. And, sadly, it wasn’t because I was heartbroken for the victims. It actually took me days to shed a tear over this latest school shooting. That’s how numb...
As soon as he got off the bus yesterday, I knew that something was off. On the 100-foot walk home, I could already sense there was something my son wasn’t telling me. I started asking about the bully at...
Have you been waiting for you spring? Spring is here and I can't wait for the warmer temperatures, extended daylight, and pops of color from nature's beauties. The springtime always seems to lift our spirits and pull us out of...
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