Tag: marriage
The Book That Saved My Marriage
To say that I was the most religious of individuals when I got married would be an exaggeration, to say the least. But before...
The Two Men in My Life: Blending the Family
Mommy, will you marry me?
My son, Parker, was so in love with his mommy that he regularly made little engagement rings out of whatever...
Be Kind to Your Heart
If you read any women’s magazines, you know that February is heart month and February 3rd is Go Red Day. Because heart disease and...
Today was a Difficult Day
Today was a difficult day; tomorrow will be better. My mom taught me this when I was a child.
When I was younger, I never...
In search of happiness or fulfillment?
"If you achieve all your goals, you will be happy!"
That’s what I was told as I grew up. I achieved all the goals: became a college...
Why am I mean to my husband?
What’s the absolute easiest emotion to feel?
No, really. Think about emotions and the amount of effort you put behind them.
For me, it’s anger. Or,...
“This Is Us” Makes Me a Better Parent
It’s a cult following. For me it started with Parenthood where I dreamed of having 4 kids (before I even had 1). That glorious...
Creating Traditions When You Travel for the Holidays
Looking back at my childhood Christmases, some of the key things I remember are those things we did every year: helping my mom set...
Meet Your Local Team of Writers Part One
The team of local Richmond Mom Blog writers is as diverse and beautiful as the stories and children they have to share. We hope...
Welcome to Richmond Moms Blog!
When I became a new mom in 2008, I had only lived in my new house in a new town for about four months....