As parents we jump through all sorts of hoops and navigate all sorts of obstacles for our kids. But for many LGBT families, we encounter these hoops and obstacles even before becoming parents.
At 32 weeks pregnant, the imminent arrival...
We’ve all heard stories about that mother-in-law. The one that shows up at your doorstep unannounced. The one that is overly critical of everything that you do. The one that photobombed all of your first pictures of you holding...
Y'all, I don't necessarily get down with this whole "boy mom/girl mom" business. And while I did write a post about making the best of being a boy mom, I think we are all just moms. And having a...
Let me preface this article by letting you all know that this is all in good fun. I was there not too long ago and said all of these things {and more!}. So lean back, rest your body in...
"Hey! How are you?" a friend asked as she approached me after church during coffee hour while I juggled my purse and my toddler on my left hip.
Looking down at my daughter, I answered, "Oh, she's good. She wants...
There are always going to be hard days. You wake up late; maybe someone is sick; the kids have tantrums; work is stressful; nothing is going as planned. In my experience, these days happen - but you muddle through...
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...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (May 3-5)
May brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
