I often rely on my writing to take attention away from the fact that I am the world's worst gift giver. I'm the one who buys you a sweater in July, but the sweet words in your card totally make up for it. Unless you're my husband. Once, I bought him a round of golf at a course that had ... » Learn More about 10 Things I Will (or Won’t) Do For My Husband This Father’s Day
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Here, Have a Free Vacation. Really.
Dimpled knees and chubby hands. Sweet smiles and coos. Snuggles and soft sighs. Babies. I'll pause for a collective awwww... Done? ... » Learn More about Here, Have a Free Vacation. Really.
My Son Will Not Start Kindergarten On Time
Update: I write this as my "late summer birthday kid" heads into fourth grade. I've never once regretted red-shirting him and despite initial concerns, my husband has come to see the value in giving our son an extra year to play emotional catch-up. He's still very impulsive and reactionary when it ... » Learn More about My Son Will Not Start Kindergarten On Time
Finding Beauty in Pregnancy
I know, I know--"would she please shut up about pregnancy and babies?!" She will not. And here's why: I had professional belly and newborn pictures taken by Misty, a local, super talented photographer who CAME TO MY HOME (this is so clutch, you don't even know), and I want to share them with ... » Learn More about Finding Beauty in Pregnancy
Motherhood & Expectations
2009, Motherhood Expectations: I will have this baby naturally, no medication. I will nurse this baby with no issues because that's the most natural thing for breasts to do. I will nurture and love this baby and not feel guilty when I have to leave him and return to work three months ... » Learn More about Motherhood & Expectations