On a Thursday morning a visitor arrives at our door. There was much anticipation for this visit. Not only because we haven’t had many people at our house recently due to the stay-at-home order, but because of who was...
It was about three weeks into the "stay at home" order at our house when we hit a wall. We were bored. Little did I know that our boredom would lead to mud.  The first week or so of the...
I was there for kindergarten roundup, parent meetings, bought all the supplies on the "needed" and "nice to have" lists, attended the open house, and meet the teacher. I was ready to have my firstborn begin kindergarten and I...
To my beautiful firstborn, now a big sister -  You are the one who made me a Mama. You are the one who has been so incredibly patient with me over the past 16 months as I've tried to figure...
Instagram is my all time favorite social media platform for so many reasons. One of those many reasons includes the simple, in your face resources it can provide. Like when you're cooped up in the house and you need...
The Story Begins Two months ago, I had no idea of the Nugget's existence. I first learned of it through a local Mom group and then began my research. I brought it up to my husband as a Christmas idea...
This week, my son has had me in tears more than once. I try not to let the things he says to me get under my skin, but sometimes he is just a jerk. Yup, I said it and...
I don't like my daughter's bestie. Her closest and best friend. The friend that my daughter spends all of her time with.  The child is a nightmare! It took me a long time to admit this unsavory fact to myself, and...
There. I said it. I’ve thought it numerous times. I've even mentioned it to my husband and a few friends in passing to see if anyone would take the bait and tell me they could relate, but now it’s...