In 2013 I very quickly went from being a frivolous, free-spending, single, young adult to a single mom of a child with a disability. Needless to say, my entire reality changed in what seemed like the blink of an...
When I was in elementary and junior high school, whenever someone would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would answer, “a teacher,” “an orthodontist” {a really weird, short-lived phase that ended when I...
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed that there is a rainbow and fairy dust sprinkled drink that is blowing up social media newsfeeds right now. Yes, I'm talking about the Unicorn Frappuccino. Whether you love it...
I have a new measuring stick. It’s not a yard stick, or a ruler, or a tape measure. It’s called “summers.” That’s right --- I am now measuring life in summers. You see, I just finished the registration process...
I think there are two little facts that make surviving the season of infancy so much easier. Ready for this?
1. They are ALL good babies.
2. This season is all-consuming, but it does end.
How many times have you been asked,...
We live in a master planned community with parks, playgrounds, and pools galore. We have our own elementary, middle, and high school, and I always compare our life to an episode of "Leave It To Beaver." I walk across the street...
The end of my maternity leave snuck up on me far too quickly with my first baby. I tried my best to soak up every single minute with her, but before I knew, it was time for me to...
When I think of a sports mom, I envision a mom in a baseball cap, capris, Keds without socks, and an oversized baseball shirt. It doesn't matter that my son has played one year of basketball, two years of soccer, one...
In a perfect world, all children will grow up in a beautiful home with white picket fences and two loving parents giving them all of the love and attention they deserve. They will be wanted, cared for, and well...
A few months ago, I shared my great experience with Q.care, and my daughter still talks about the time "that nice lady came to our house and helped me when I was sick." Fortunately, none of my children have needed medical attention since...
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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,...
