Motherhood

  November and December are times where we take stock of what we are thankful for in our lives. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my friends and for all the friendships in my life. Friendship is...

November 21st is National Adoption Day. Chances are that either you are, or know someone who has been adopted. If you have ever gone through the lengthy and nerve- wrecking process of adoption, you understand why it needs its...

November 18th is National Princess Day! Who hasn’t dreamed of being a princess at least once in their life?? I don’t know about you but growing up I always wished I could be a Disney princess. My favorite was Cinderella,...

Even as the single mom of a 13-year-old daughter, I still remember the days of stressing over finding someone to watch my toddler in a pinch. It was the first time my dad ever changed a diaper. And for...

I have always valued being a reliable employee with a strong work ethic. I strive to excel and take pride in knowing that I got the job done right. I guess you could also say I’m a sort of...

When I took my first pregnancy test I thought it was wrong. Same with the second and third.  Then, I thought my husband would be mad.  Then, we thought his parents would be mad.  Then, my siblings and one of my best...

Today has been a productive day for me. And honestly, as I drove to pick up the kids I was in the best mood, I audibly thought to myself “even though I didn’t get everything on my list done,...

"I never knew that I could miss someone that I never knew. I never knew that I could miss the warm, solid weight of your sleeping body Or the feeling of your downy head on my lips Or the smell of your...

As I begin writing this, I’m snuggled on the couch with my second healthy, living child. He’s fast asleep, and his older brother is also napping in the next room. They’re both incredibly healthy, full of life, love and laughter....

I don't think I have ever shared this story publicly. I have shared it with people who I felt needed to know they were not alone, and it isn't a secret, so I don't know why I have always...