We are about to have our 7th baby in 8.5 years. We have experienced how busy schedules, hormones, multiple moves, career changes and much more straight up suck the intimacy out of marriage. Thus, we have learned it's a...
Most people are familiar with maternity leave, but did you know the United States is one of the few countries where it’s not mandated to be paid? To take it a step farther, paternity leave is still being adapted...
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When you become pregnant, you begin reading all of the books, signing up for classes, and preparing your home and car for your little bundle. As...
My oldest son started kindergarten this year and can I be honest...
My kid is fine. I am not.
When he first started, I was angry. I was angry I had to share him. Angry we had reached this point that...
As a child, I was always dreaming. I had very detailed dreams and exhausted the ears of my family many mornings at breakfast. My Dad always listened, the psychology major, and always offered interpretations. His studies were heavy on...
Confession time: I have a love/hate relationship with crappy, plastic toys. This was supposed to be a post asking well-meaning relatives, friends and all those who enjoy buying gifts for kiddos to please reconsider when it comes to the...
Waco mamas, here is a list of (possible) kid meal deals! {See note below.} If you have any that I missed, please drop it in the comment section. Let's all band together in as an army of moms who...
I've always swam against the current. I've never let the world dictate how or who I should be. Even as a momma; I don't follow the "rules". I use the word rules lightly because I'm a firm believer in...
I like to think of cooking and baking as my superpowers. I don't mean in a "tooting my own horn" sort of way, but in a "I truly love cooking and baking for people." These are my gifts. My...
I still remember leaving the hospital with our first born, “You do have some help at home, right? It’s important to have help in the first few months that you can rely on.” I didn’t think much about it...