Yep, that's right, my husband and I let our five year old have blue hair. Quite the statement, which I never thought I would utter, until now.
Some of you may have already made up your mind that my husband...
My child was beautifully made. She was brought into this world and has given me a different perspective on life. She is light, she is love, she is magic, and she is everything to me.
When my oldest was born,...
Hi, my name is Vanessa. I'm a mother of three. And I have a productivity addiction.
Even though it was nearly twelve years ago, I can remember my first day home alone with my oldest baby so clearly. My husband...
Hey there, mama. You might not see it yet, but you are beautiful.
Even when you can’t remember the last time you washed your hair or when your shirt is covered in spit up.
You were beautiful before you became a...
Occasionally, when my four year old makes a mistake, she'll ask me if I still love her. "Of course I do--I will never not love you," I reply! As much as it hurts me to know that she questions...
“When are you going to stop?”
“She is ready to be a big girl now.”
“You are babying her too much.”
“I can't believe you are still doing that!”
First of all, let me start by saying breastfeeding is hard . . ....
While I was pregnant, the number of people that would ask me if I planned to return to work after my son was born took me by surprise. To be honest, I had never given it a second thought....
My 5-year-old is very inquisitive. He asks a million questions a day. I love his curious attitude towards the world, but it has led to some tough questions. Sometimes, he will ask me a question that makes me cringe,...
Step-parenting definitely comes with its own set of challenges. We are all familiar with the infamous Cinderella step-mom. She was cruel. She was no one's favorite. And she gave almost every step-mom a bad rep.
Step-moms are not the bad...
Today my children requested something from me 102 times. I was asked for 102 things. Okay, to be fair, some of those 102 requests were actually repeat requests for the same item. Example:
"Mom, can I have a chocolate milk?"
Two...
Have you ever felt disapproving looks when your kids are at a restaurant busy on their devices? I have. More than once to be honest.
See, I used to feel a lot of guilt for having my kids on the...
Parenthood is a constant rush of decisions, some more difficult than others. For many of us moms, we eventually face the decision of whether to allow our children to have a sleepover. Whether having a friend stay the night...
A favorite book on our family's bookshelf is The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. You probably know how it goes: The spider lands on a fence post and begins to spin her web. While working, she has many...
Before I gave birth to my son, my dogs were my children. I proudly recounted stories to friends and family members about the adorable things my dogs would do. We regularly visited specialty pet stores for treats. I went...
In + Around ABQ
Moving Guide: Santa Fe
Santa Fe is a magical town filled with a rich and spirited history. Santa Fe means "Holy Faith," and I have faith that after...
