To many, the holidays are the most magical, special part of the year. Countdowns for the next holiday season begin as soon as the previous one ends. Decorations go out months ahead of time and holiday plans are made....
In a day and age where children know more about technology than their parents, monitoring their online activity is crucial. Let me tell you a story about why... When I was 15-years-old, I met a man on the Internet. To...
I love all of my children equally, but certain relationships I just have to work harder at. When I had my firstborn I was eighteen, it was eleven days after my eighteenth birthday to be exact. He was born eight...
No matter how others make it look, motherhood is tough. There’s no manual for your little human. Here are ten things I learned as a new mom that might help you navigate the world, your marriage, and your emotions. It’s...
I'm so sorry. I’m sorry for the life you lost before you had a chance to meet. I’m sorry that year after year, on her due date, you wonder what she’d have looked like another year older. I’m sorry you...
I'm a "be the change I want to see" type of girl. Looking back, I knew in high school that I wanted to be my own boss. Being the oldest child could have had something to do with it, but...
March 2019 marked one year since the day our adoption was final, and this past Mother's Day was just over 2 ½ years since The Night We Got the Call to bring two new, precious little boys into our...
I can't tell you if it was raining or sunny. I don't know if it was morning or night. I have no idea when or where labor began. I can't discuss how nervous I was or where I was...
I remember when my first child was born. He slept in a bassinet on his back near my bed. It was free of pillows and blankets, just like the experts advised. Yet, I still felt the need to check...