Relationships, Motherhood, and All the Mess in Between
A few months ago, I potty trained my 2-year-old son. We decided to use the method where you completely ditch the diapers and don’t use any pull-ups, so it was a little daunting. I was completely stressed and anxious about the process, but I put on a brave face for my little one, my husband,… Continue reading Check on Your Friends Who Seem to Have It All Together – They Need Support Too
Every night before I go to bed, I follow the same, almost involuntary routine: I replay the day in my head, and focus in on the moments I consider to be my “bad mom” moments. Moments where I was short with my kids, moments where I lost my patience, moments where I didn’t play with… Continue reading Let’s Stop Beating Ourselves Up, Mamas
I think about you all the time: in the quiet moments of the day, in the loud moments with my kids, in the moments right when I wake up and right before I fall asleep. When I do, I say a prayer for you. I say a prayer of thanks, and a prayer that comfort… Continue reading To the “Forgotten” Essential Workers: Thank You
Sometimes, you don’t realize how much you value something until it’s gone. We are blessed that our house sits on a corner lot and is also on a cul-de-sac. We have a huge front yard and a long driveway: the perfect combination for kids to safely play. About six months ago, I invited a couple… Continue reading I Miss the Sound of Kids Playing in My Yard
Having a baby is one of the single greatest life-changing events someone can experience. Every day, there are thousands of women who are praying for that positive pregnancy test, waiting to experience the miracle of growing a child, giving birth, and getting to have a baby of their own. I 100% fell into this category… Continue reading The Five Ugly Truths about Pregnancy and Having a Baby that No One Talks About (But They Should)
A Perfectly Messy Life 