The tension between stay at home moms and working moms is usually so thick you can cut it with a knife.
When I learned I was pregnant at 26, I was smack dab in the middle of a full fledged...
I am currently 40 weeks pregnant with our fourth baby as I write this post. I had debated writing it at all, because I didn’t want to appear like I was being overly critical, but I think it needs...
I recently reached a milestone in life. A monumental birthday. Over the hill. The big 5-o. The big one. Yea. That's me. I hadn't even made it a whole week into 50-land and AARP was already mailing me registration forms....
Dear Dad,
In the last few days my mind has done some puddle-jumping from one memory to another. Father's Day is here again and I've been thinking about the many different things that made you the perfect dad for me. I know I am...
Father's Day holds a special place in my heart because I sometimes feel like dads don't get enough recognition as moms do. I mean, think about it. Moms get praised for taking care of the home, raising and disciplining...
This year has marked a lot of “firsts” for my family. It is the first year without with our son Noah Mathew Leos, who passed away at the age of 5 ½ years on November of 2015, after a...
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...
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...
5:15 a.m. : How is it already 5:15 a.m.? That 2:00 a.m. feeding is brutal; I can’t wait for this kid to start sleeping through the night.
5:45 a.m. : Fifteen minutes till my alarm goes off.
5:55 a.m. : Five minutes
5:57...
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...