I’ve been wanting to blog about this topic for a while…and trying to come up with a way to make it direct but tactful. I hope I’ve succeeded. Did I plan on having more children? Yes, I did. But having my first at 37 made me start changing my plans. But that wasn’t the onlyContinue reading “I have ONE child. And that’s okay.”
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The Strongest Woman in the World
The strongest woman in the world is not the best athlete in any sport. The strongest woman in the world is not the one who has hiked Mount Everest or swam across the English Channel. The strongest woman in the world is not a political figure with power and prestige. The strongest woman in theContinue reading “The Strongest Woman in the World”
A Day in the Life of a Sensory Kid
Feature photo credit: Marian Ashley Photography My son was identified about a year ago as having SPD. If he could tell his story, I imagine it might be something like this: Hey, I am five years old and this is kind of how my day goes. When I wake up in the morning, I mayContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Sensory Kid”
From One Mama to Another on the Hard Days
Being a mama is sometimes hard. There, I said it. Not to say it’s not completely worth it even on the bad days, but there are moments that I want to run away screaming. Not long ago, my son was playing upstairs. He got a little too quiet. He came downstairs and said, “Mommy, thereContinue reading “From One Mama to Another on the Hard Days”
Three Lessons from My Preschool Son
It was 9:44 pm on a Thursday night and after more than 18 hours of labor that ended in an emergency c-section, I was so exhausted that I had to ask my husband to talk to me to keep me awake for the blessed event. And then I heard it. The sweetest cry rang throughContinue reading “Three Lessons from My Preschool Son”
When You’ve Blown It: Five Ways to Overcome a Mom Fail
“Every single day, I’m late for work because you won’t do what I’ve asked you to do! Every. Day.” Our mornings are not always spectacular. It’s great when my son is compliant and obedient. It’s perfect when the dogs behave as they should. It’s amazing when my hair does just right and I pick outContinue reading “When You’ve Blown It: Five Ways to Overcome a Mom Fail”
She Who Has Believed 