Authors Posts by Mary C
Mary C
Mary grew up in Texas but fled north in pursuit of seasons and snow. She fell for a Michigan boy, and they are raising three mini Michigangsters. Mary lives for 90's music, books by Jasper Fforde, strong mosquito repellent, and using a big word when a little one will do. She adores her husband and children, tolerates housework, and dotes on her flock of backyard chickens.
Raising a Family Across the Country from Your Parents
Raising your children when your own mom and dad are a quick 24-hour car ride away is not easy. Don't get me wrong -- it's a far cry easier than in Oregon Trail days....
“Will You Have More?” || Loving the Last Baby
My last baby. As my youngest child approaches her second birthday, I find myself getting increasingly emotional.
You see, I have three children. Boy Child was born two weeks short of Big Girl's second birthday....
Dear Woman Who Encouraged Me in the Grocery Store
I'm certain you've been there: You're in the grocery store, and you and your tribe are a walking time bomb, you're running out of patience, and your little ones are trying to touch everything...
Less Drastic Parenting Alternatives to Moving to a Different Country
Hi. My name is Mary, and I need this parenting post as much as anyone. I just happen to also be writing it. I'm certainly not a model parent, and I don't have all...
The Paradox of Momming While Battling Depression
Depression. The word is thrown around all over the place, and it still has a stigma.
I think most people, when confronted with the idea of depression, imagine an eyeliner-heavy, pouting adolescent à la Wednesday...
My Blank Calendar: The Quest for a Wide-Open Summer
I aspire to be a Pinterest mom - especially a summer Pinterest mom. I spend enough time on there. I. PIN. ALL. THE. THINGS. However, when it comes to actually sitting down and making paper...
Berry Picking In and Around Genesee County
The berries have landed!
Something that I was never exposed to, growing up in the oppressive heat of Texas, was berry picking. Maybe it's a thing now, but when I was little it was never...
Dads Who Take Care of Business
Praise the Dads who take care of business!
In a society that continually sends the message that men, and more specifically fathers, are buffoons (hello, Homer Simpson & Peter Griffin!), I have a strong belief that we...
2017 Vacation Bible School Roundup
It's Vacation Bible School time!
Summer is all fun and games until the first time (and subsequent times, at increasing volume, ad nauseam) you hear, "I'M BORED!"
But good news, frazzled mama! Vacation Bible School (or VBS) is going...