Tag: parenting decisions
The Freedom of Saying “NO!”
One of my favorite mom bloggers {and probably yours, too} is Jen Hatmaker. She pours truth into my life while simultaneously punching me in...
Dear Mom, Let Me Raise My Kids
Having children has made me reflect on my own relationship with my mom, and to be quite honest - such introspection has really stirred up...
9 Things I Want for My Kids Instead of a Participation...
Moms, we've made it. The end of the season is here. You've faithfully provided a team snack on your assigned day. You've sported team...
My Head & Heart Agree… Our Family is Complete
A funny thing happened sometime in the last few months as my third child morphed from a sleepy, snuggly newborn into a mobile, into...
Rethinking Inner Loop Living
At 20 years old, I was sitting in the parking lot known as I-45 during rush hour and thought to myself, “I can't WAIT...
Working Mom Affirmations
It usually happens around 7:30 in the morning, just as I'm jumping up on the interstate to assume my position in the inevitable parking...
What To Expect When You’re Having A Natural Childbirth at the...
It took over 2 years to get pregnant with our eldest. With all that “idle” time, my type-A mind had already researched and decided...
The Resume Gap Facing Stay-At-Home Moms
When I quit my job at 29, I knew I was forfeiting some prime ladder-climbing years to stay home with my new baby. Only...
Stuff First Time Moms Say
Let me preface this article by letting you all know that this is all in good fun. I was there not too long ago...
My husband is NOT the babysitter.
Warning :: Rant ahead. I'll try to keep it under control, but there are no promises.
Let's get something straight that has been on my...