I love spending intentional time with each of my kids. There is something about slowing down, pausing the day to day routines, and really cultivating our relationship that makes me feel so fulfilled as a mother. With 4 little...
“I’m pregnant.”
A simple statement with an overwhelming sense of meaning and emotion. One that could result in extreme or extreme fear. It could cause complete and utter thankfulness after a period of waiting or an unexpected change in plans....
I've openly shared my story about having a prophylactic double mastectomy, which makes me even more proud of these pictures. No doubt I experienced the highs and lows of breastfeeding and while everyone's journey is different, mine was incredibly...
It's Fall! In Texas that means its 90 degrees instead of 100, you still sweat walking to and from H-E-B, and everyone pretends like it's cold as they walk around with as many pumpkin spice lattes as their hands...
I’ll get to the details of how I fired my doctor after my due date and the hair raising way that my DOG sent me into labor, but I have to start with something a little more mundane.
Insurance.
See, when my husband...
When I volunteered to write this blog post, I initially thought: who better than me to write this? We are a football family. My husband and I have lived in 4 states in 5 years chasing his dream of...
I kiss their cheeks and hold them tight,
That’s what we do every night.
We rock and sing in hopes of rest,
This day has surely been a test.
Crying, messes, food in my hair,
I might still be wearing maternity underwear.
I haven’t washed...
I think I’ve known my whole life that mothers would do anything for their babies. Mothers sacrifice. Mothers nurture. They work hard and selflessly. They’re present and intentional and they love like no one else can. Growing up fatherless,...
As summer approaches, most kids are counting down the days until school is out.They are looking forward to sleeping in and staying up most of the night, playing with friends, and maybe even a family vacation! Summer days seem...
Being a mother is something I have deeply desired since I was a teenager. I knew I wanted to build a career, establish a strong marriage, and be financially secure before I did so. Starting a family is all...
Parenting In Waco
Adios, iPad!
Are you a parent that has fallen into the iPad or tablet trap? Especially over the summer? I was! Even as a mental health...
