God doesn’t mind the noise – take your kids to church
You know them. That family, with multiple small kids. The one that comes in every Sunday. The one you are hoping doesn't sit near you. The one that some Sundays…
Maintaining Relationships as a Mom is Super Hard so Please Have Patience with Me
“If they really cared about you then they would make time for you.” I get so frustrated when I hear that phrase. I’ve heard this so many times and frankly,…
You Smell Just Like Summer
As I snuggle up next to you and say prayers, I can’t help but notice, you smell like summer. That familiar smell of sunscreen. That outdoor smell. Your cheeks are…
What it’s like living with Celiac Disease
May is Celiac Disease awareness month. This post reflects a snapshot of what living with Celiac is like as well as prompting others to get tested if experiencing symptoms. It's my own firsthand experience…
5 Friends Every Mom Needs
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I would be willing to argue, to also raise a mother. Suddenly, everything we knew changes. One day we…
We need to stop telling women miscarriage is like a bad period
Trigger warning: miscarriage. Just recently, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared they are expecting another child after suffering a miscarriage last year. Whether you care about celebrities or not, I…
Women – you are enough. No one gets to tell you otherwise.
Happy International Women’s Day, no wait, it was yesterday. Or the day before? Like many moms, I am a day or two late. Honestly, I forgot. But the sentiment is…
Society is Leaving Struggling Mothers in the Dust
I read the headline “This Mom arrested for leaving her kids to go work at Little Caesars” and my heart sank. Her job is listed as if somehow it’s inferior.…
Why I’m Walking Down the Aisle a Third Time
Next week, I am going to walk down the aisle for the third time. This was never my plan. I thought that I would only do this once. I am…
“Another girl, are you going to try for a boy?”
"It’s a girl!" I remember yelling as the pink silly string came out. Here we were at our first gender reveal party and announcing our third baby was going to…
I’m ditching resolutions for more realistic goals
So, as we enter February, are you still on the “New year, New me” wagon? Or did you fall off? Possibly got run over by it? Maybe your goal is…
I rocked my baby to sleep – and other parenting rules I’ve broken
I remember how overwhelming it was becoming a mom. The immense fear of doing something wrong. I read books, articles, blogs. I called my pediatrician at least once a week…at…
