I am not a “morning” person by nature, so it takes structure to help me ensure my family’s early morning routine runs smoothly. This is true for our “Normal Life” when I need to get all three kids to...
"To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world." -Unknown
What a wonderful blessing it is to be a mom, step-mom, mother in law, grandmother, god-mother, or perhaps have someone you view as...
Every era has its parenting pros and cons. A hundred years ago many homes did not have indoor plumbing (gasp), but even the four-year olds of the family pulled their weight around the house! From the oldest child to...
“You Don’t Look Old Enough to Have an Eleven Year Old!”
I have heard this countless times at every age my oldest has reached, one, two, three, etc. And guess what? I was having a baby when I was just...
Mama! MAMA! MAAAAMMMAAA!
You feel your blood pressure rise with the pitch and volume of the call. Your body responds as if this is a life-threatening situation when, in fact, they simply cannot find their favorite pair of alien socks. ...
What We Learned in Therapy
My youngest daughter, Adalee, suffered a stroke at the age of two. Adalee lost her ability to speak and to use the right side of her body. At first, we were not sure what her...
What do moms really need? You mean besides a vacation? Maybe on the beach with a fruity drink with an umbrella.
We all know that probably isn’t happening. The average full-time job in the United States is between 10-19 vacation...
Meal preparation is such a great idea in theory, but I have found if you are not committed to making it a priority, it can be much more overwhelming that beneficial. Creating the habit of meal planning will save...
I love encouraging a love of nature in my kiddos. For us, that means lots of time outside, which inevitably includes crawling/flying/slithering creatures. This may freak some people out; if that's you, sorry. If that freaks you out, but...
Recently that quote has been replaying in my mind over and over again. I can do hard things, I can do hard things, I can do hard things.
Frustration builds up, stress is present, anxiety is off the charts, and...
Parenting In Waco
Breaking Unhealthy Cycles: A Convo with Tori Hope-Petersen
Collective Mom-Confession: We all have less than proud moments with our partners or children that we regret. Thank goodness for grace! But where does...
