Awhile back, there was this article circulating the interwebs titled, "Dear Stay-at-Home Mom, Shut The Blank Up." I think it was an even harsher title, originally. The thing is, months later, I'm still annoyed with it. The author basically...
According to certain parenting websites and the unsolicited advice of other moms, I am doing some pretty crazy things that will surely "ruin" my child. They say these things are "detrimental" to my child's development and social tendencies, but...
"Being the mom to three boys is the best! The best!"
She caught me completely off guard. I was expecting either the "You have your hands full" or "Are they all yours?" comment. The palpable joy, passion, and sincerity in the voice of...
I don’t really open up to anyone about what I am going through. It’s hard for others to understand, and it’s pretty heavy stuff to unload on someone. Besides, if I were to tell someone that I think my...
Education and literacy have always been important to me. However, I myself have never liked reading. In fact, my mom recently shared with me that as a young child I hated reading. Teachers warned my parents about the repercussions...
The first post I ever wrote as I made my way into the mom blogosphere was a confession, early on, about how much I did not love the baby stage. I wrote openly and honestly about how much I...
Working in education, I have learned so many valuable lessons when it comes to being a mom. Trust me when I say I have seen it all when it comes to various types of parenting, and I have taken...
A few months ago, I shared My Favorite Reads of 2014. While I only shared a handful of favorites, I confessed that I'd exceeded my Goodreads goal of 50 books - by reading 57 - last year! The most common...
It has been two weeks since the floodwaters ravished our city. Two weeks since so many of our neighbors lost every single belonging in the blink of an eye.
And two weeks since my eyes were opened to the power...
I've come to learn that there is a big difference in life lessons. In my little world, I kinda group them into two categories :: The first category, we've all had 'em - you know, those HUGE, life lesson-type struggles. You come out...
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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...
