Motherhood

I absolutely can. not. believe that my little girl just turned ONE. My mom always told me that as you get older, time really begins to fly, but I would have to say this has been the fastest year yet. Being...

People can arrive at adoption in many different ways. For us, it was through infertility. After years of testing, failed treatments, and what seemed like endless disappointments, we were ready to look into adoption.  The overwhelming part was deciding whether to adopt...

One day #3 boy and I were at HEB in the produce section. He told me I was his 4th favorite. FOURTH. After whom? He said "I love Jesus first, 'cause you hafta.  Then Dad,  then Benjamin Franklin.  Then you." Blink blink. I'm very happy...

Though many tears accompanied my two-year journey through infertility, there are two specific crying sessions that remain deeply implanted in my memories of those tough times. When we started trying for a baby, we were more than ready. I had...

To my dearest firstborn, I thank God for you each and every day. You are one of, if not THE top blessing that has given meaning to my life. Before you, I had no idea my heart could physically ache...

In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, I am sharing my journey to motherhood with all of our readers in hopes that what I share is encouraging to you as you continue to work through your own journey. Be blessed. I...

Moms don't get a day off, and their job is never done. You know this, right? Moms do NOT count down the days until their retirement. Oh, yeah, that's because moms NEVER retire. When I was younger, these thoughts never...

My mom and I don't always see eye to eye on a lot of things. I am sure that my point of view gets on her nerves, but we love each other. My mom has always done her best,...

I grew up with my sweet mama reading me that timeless book of the little bird going to all of the different animals asking if they were his mother, but one thing I never questioned was who my mother...

I have to brag on my son a little bit. He's 13 months old, and recently signed 'banana' and 'potty' in sign language. I am over the moon proud and excited! It's very important to me that my son be bilingual....