When I was a first-time mom, hard days caught me by surprise. Here I was, raising these amazing little people, and I thought life as a mom should look like a commercial – sunshine, laughter, and fun – all with the fresh smell of laundry detergent throughout my house. But as moms, we all know […]
My pre-teen is venturing into the screen-social world. Many of her friends have smartphones and those who don’t have devices like the iPod touch, iPad mini, or Kindle. Lately, I am plagued with questions: How young is too young? Will the pros ever outweigh the cons when it comes to devices? And am I tech-savvy […]
I woke up one morning and set out my daughters school clothes. My choice that day, a pair of classy navy blue high waisted wide leg pants, a white shirt with a goldenrod cardigan, and to finish the look some classic black and white oxfords. After putting the coordinating bow in her hair I stepped […]
As moms, we know the cycle. A few moments of peace as you wash the dishes/change the load of laundry/talk to your sister on the phone, and then… CRASH. A loud outburst, followed by the quick patter of little feet who come running to Mommy with their version of the latest sibling squabble. You sigh. […]
A few months ago, my only child became my oldest child. My daughter will turn five years old in May. Still young, but now that we have a baby at home it’s as if she is growing up right before my eyes and doing it quickly. Not because I want her to, but because […]
To my daughters, From the moment I learned I was having a daughter, I’ve imagined what it would be like to raise a little girl. Would we constantly play with baby dolls and have pink everything all over the house? Would we still have a rambunctious toddler who wants to watch football with her daddy? […]
While pregnant with our twins, I never knew how my heart would be able to love two new babies as much I loved my 2-year-old. It’s difficult to even write that now, because I can’t imagine living one breath without them. All of my anxious thoughts dissipated the moment we locked eyes. My heart just […]
On our ride home from school each day, the conversation typically includes: what my daughter had for lunch, (or her opinion on the lunch I packed that day), what she played at recess, and if she received a ticket for good behavior. But, a few weeks ago it was… “Mom! A new girl joined our […]
2017 was a marker year for women. We found voices. We found each other. We lead a movement that will not soon be forgotten or ignored. The lions among the lambs were ousted. A strange wave of power runs through the hearts and minds of women collectively. Women everywhere are rising up and taking a […]
You’ve heard the different mom types: crunchy, free-range, helicopter, and so on. I don’t know if I fit into any of those categories, or even what they are for that matter, but I’ll tell you the type of mom I am: I’m a Fresh Air Mom. What is it with being cooped up inside all […]
