My five-year-old is an absolute science nut. He loves all things space, animals, plants, and how things work. So, I cannot put into words how excited he was to checkout ‘Wonders of the Arctic’ at Longway Planetarium on their 'huge movie screen'!
Dear Madeline,
As I think of our past five years together, I can't help but remember growing up always wanting to be a mom. I told people being a mother is what I was put on this earth to...
Just over five years ago, we welcomed a handsome miracle into our lives: you! From the beginning you have been the light of our lives; always making us laugh, giving us so much happiness that we didn't know we...
Michigan winters can be brutal.
Out of the four seasons, it is definitely my least favorite. But, if you were to ask my kids, they would tell you that I LOVE it. I’ve always loved the holidays and all of...
It may comfort parents of tantrum-throwing toddlers to know that meltdowns are normal, and there are ways to handle them.
Tantrums often reflect the frustration a child feels because of her lack of language to say what’s bothering her. As...
October is a huge month for health awareness. Ribbons have adorned the corners of social media profile pictures in various colors, such as pink for breast cancer awareness.
Today, I want to talk with you about a ribbon of yellow...
As my firstborn son will be two this month, I've recently been reflecting on his birth and all of the things I've learned and experienced since becoming a new mom. I remember researching a ton of recommended checklists for...
Because I am on the emotional roller coaster that is motherhood, I decided to share this picture I took during the year I nursed my youngest. You can see right into his heart, can’t you?
This is a perfect exchange...
Dear Teenage Daughter,
I want you to know that I see you, I truly see you. I see how amazing you are. Although you don’t reveal your character intentionally to me on a daily basis, I see it and I...