“Motherhood is a lifelong promise to protect and fight for your child. For some mothers, the greatest fight isn’t their own; it’s helping their child battle cancer.” – Northwestern Mutual
With Mother's Day just two days away, my mind has...
It’s Christmas Eve 2015, and I am running around my house like a crazy woman trying to get everything ready for our annual Christmas Eve party. I remember it like it was yesterday. We’d just put the boys down...
Whenever I think about the family I’ve created, I’m reminded of a moment a few months ago that, for me, epitomized a sense of fulfillment and knowing that my family is complete. It was a typical weekday evening in...
Oh, Houston. My dear, beloved, beautiful Houston. I sit here typing, with tears streaming down my face, and it's almost as if my words are failing me. It all just seems like too much, doesn't it? Facebook feeds are...
For those of us who live here, we already know that Houston is a fantastic city for many reasons. Many outsiders are finally recognizing some of our city’s greatness as they see Houston as the most diverse metropolitan area...
“Mama, what color are your eyes?”
It seems obvious. But I'll play along.
If I had to say a specific color, I’d say it’s a toss up between “puppy poop” brown and “the crunchiest part of the roach” light-brown. Unless I’m...
It started in our preschool days. Overwhelmed moms standing in pick up lines, dreaming of a night out with adults :: no potty training, no bedtime routines, just a glass of wine and a conversation. This sounds like a...
Her name still makes my right eye twitch and the hair on my arms stand at attention. Theresa. Such a foul human being {I’m sure she’s not. Like any rotten antagonist, she likely grew up and married a senator...
Tooth Fairy Tales
Ever since my two older kids starting losing their teeth and writing letters to the Tooth Fairy, I have been typing up responses in the night to disguise the true identity of the one who leaves them...
Parenting, no matter how you do it, is very hard. Maintaining everyone's schedule, meal planning, and just the simple idea of what to wear can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. I am a working mother during the school year,...
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Houston summer is upon us! Now is a great time to start planning outings in and around town for you and your family. Luckily,...
