Social media has done something to people. Yes, it's connected us and made it possible for families, thousands of miles apart easier for them to stay connected. It has birthed the ability for strangers to help strangers across the globe. It has made things that used to seem insurmountable, possible with the click of a [...]
When I met my now husband, I already had three children from a previous marriage. I thought I was done after my third child and made the permanent decision to not have more children. That decision was solidified when I found myself divorced. I didn't regret a thing about the choice I made. Finding myself [...]
There, I said it. I know you may be thinking, "hey, don't you have a toddler?" The answer is yes. I do have a toddler, and I still hate the toddler years. Out of all of the ages and stages, toddlerhood is the worst for me as a parent. Sure, they're super cute, and I [...]
The holiday season is upon us. We are either cleaning our houses preparing for guests, or we are pulling out our holiday decorations giving the illusion that we have our crap together. If you're like me, this is the time of year that your social media feed begins to get cluttered with cutesy craft projects [...]
I'd like to think that every new mom has heard the term "you're going to miss this" or something along those lines. I'd also like to think that every new mom, or struggling parent has rolled her eyes so hard that they almost got stuck when they heard this well meaning adage. Generally this nugget [...]
Hello fall! I've not missed you. The only thing I like about fall is the pretty color the leaves change before they fall to the ground, becoming a nuisance that I have to rake up. I don't know why I dislike cold weather so much, there are people that adore it. It's their happy place [...]
November 4, 2018, I lost my dad in a tragic motorcycle accident. When I called around trying to get answers, the guilt started peeking through my windows of panic. I was in a state of disbelief when my mom confirmed the news, that I could tell, she couldn't fully process herself. He just went for [...]
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the term VSCO girl, whether you have children or not. If you have children that are between the ages of 9-15, then your house either contains a VSCO girl, or contains a child that despises them. Their signature "sksksk" and "and I oop" are [...]
I'm so old. I'm so very old to even consider starting school again. By the time I finish, I'll be nearly 40, and by the time I can independently practice I will be 40. Can I even begin to start a new career in mid-life? Umm...yeah! The answer is a resounding yes. It was me [...]
No one prepares you for grief. You could know it's coming and ready yourself for the impact, but until it is felt, you have no idea how ill equipped you are to handle it. Grief slaps you in the face leaving you stunned and then rears back and tackles you with the force of an [...]