Motherhood is nothing like I imagined; it’s better. Journey with me on my photographic journal of maternal gratitude.
Dear Kids, Please Don’t Peak in High School
April 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
My Dearest Children, I know high school seems like a long way off but you’ll be hating on your schedule, drooling over cheerleaders, and begging to borrow the car before you know it. And while it’s still too early to tell where you’ll land on the popularity scale, as your mother I beg you not […]
My Parents Always Said…
April 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
Do you rely on the wisdom of your parents now that you’re a parent? I do. Check out the best advice I ever received from my parents, along with plenty of photos from the early years.
Secret Sadness: My Battle With Depression and Anxiety [Part II]
March 13, 2012 2 Comments
I emerged from the haze of depression and found my rainbow. You can read my story of resolution here.
Secret Sadness: My Battle With Depression and Anxiety [Part I]
March 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
I’ve never talked about this before on my blog. I’m not gonna lie Mommy Friends, publishing this was really, really scary for me.
How To Help A Friend Through 12 Tough Situations
February 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
Have you ever wanted to: 1. Help a friend a chronic illness 2. Help a friend battling depression 3. Help a friend who has lost a baby 4. Help a friend who’s grieving 5. Help a friend with money struggles 6. Help a friend in an abusive relationship 7. Help a friend on bed rest […]
My Heart Was Speaking All Along
January 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
Last fall I took a leap of faith and quit my stable, well-paying job in pursuit of two dreams. One, to become a freelance writer, and two, to stay home with my children. The decision to walk away from my job took no less than 18 months of careful planning, about a thousand prayers, a […]
Yep, I’m Afraid to Die
January 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
Happy Friday! Nice lighthearted topic, no? I cordially invite you to play psychologist and offer your thoughts.
The 8 Toughest Mommy Breakups
January 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
Sometimes we just have to break up relationships that aren’t working. It’s hard… …especially when you’re a coward like I am. Let’s examine The 8 Toughest Mommy Breakups and then drown our sorrows in some Ben & Jerry’s; shall we?
My Wish for You: A Baby
December 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
Know a couple completely deserving of a baby? Me too. Read my wish for them in the coming year.
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