Today my children requested something from me 102 times. I was asked for 102 things. Okay, to be fair, some of those 102 requests...
I've been struggling with discontentment lately--in all the things. I've found reasons to be unhappy with my community, my neighbors, my friends, my family,...
There are some pieces of advice that are undeniably good. Brush your teeth. Don’t start forest fires. Never surprise a moose. Good sense, good...
I sat in the bathroom looking at a negative pregnancy test. I had deeply believed, hoped, and felt it would be positive.
The grief...
Let’s get one thing straight: being a mom is already a full-time job. The kind with zero PTO, questionable coworkers (hi, toddlers), and constant...
We all play the comparison game with other moms. (Don’t lie. You do it, too!) Whether we’re side-eyeing another mom’s neat house, well-behaved kids,...
It wasn't easy, but this is how my husband and I decided that major surgery was the best option for our 5-year-old. If you’ve...
May is National Foster Care Month. Let's welcome guest blogger, Angela, a current foster mom.
My stomach is in knots as I open the door...
My family took a trip to the Grand Canyon when my youngest son was three years old. The Grand Canyon is breathtaking! It's more...
I am jealous of my daughter.
Yes, you read that right. I am jealous of my daughter, but not in a way you would think....
Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Not because I am celebrated, but because I get to celebrate my mom...
When considering schools for our kids, there are so many options that it can be overwhelming. I am a mom of two small children,...
The Power of a Peaceful Start - Why My Morning Routine Feels Like a Gift
4:30 a.m.
Rest is so important, and waking up from a...
I'm a mom of two teens now. While I'm by no means any kind of teen parenting expert, I've got a couple of things...



























