Tag: life lessons
No, I Won’t Force my Child to Share with Yours
We’ve all heard parents remind their children that “sharing is caring!” But have we ever stopped to think about what messages we’re sending our...
Mom’s Insecurities: A Poem
Do this, don't do that.
Contemplate all outcomes;
Plan ahead.
Don't let the kids fall,
But natural consequences work.
Be your best,
If you have time,
Which you don't.
Slaps on your...
To My Third Baby, You Are Pure Indulgence
To my third baby, a story of how you came to be.
First was your sister. After your father and I married, we couldn’t wait...
You Are More Than Your Gender
I was a mom who wanted to know what the gender of my baby was before they were born. The day of that ultrasound...
My Uncurated Home: It’s Not Clutter, It’s Proof of Life
When I realized we’d be living in our current home for a while, I wanted to make it picture-perfect. Without realizing it, I got...
Judge Away, I Will Still Feed My Kids Processed Foods
Processed, shelf-stable, palm, (gasp!) seed oils, and food dyes. For the love of science, I am a huge fan of these foods for my...
When You’re in a Negative Place
Life can feel like a rollercoaster. It’s filled with highs and lows. The ebbs and flows of our emotions are often connected to our...
The Future for Football from a Football Mom
I am a football mom. My boys live for football. My oldest plays sixth grade tackle, and my youngest plays fourth grade modified football....
Weathering the Seasons of Marriage Through Parenthood
My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. In almost as much time, we have been parents. We knew, before getting married,...
The Return to Normal: What Have We Learned?
I had thought Covid’s abrupt disruption of everything normal had taught us some lessons about slowing down. It reminded us of how quickly life...