Awhile back, I wrote a piece about expectations matching up to reality. You might recall my example of my husband expecting dinner ready each night by a certain time and our timelines not quite matching up {like at all}. Then, a few weeks after I wrote that post, my brother-in-law was talking about a book,…
Month: February 2018
Scaling Back on Birthday Parties
For me, as soon as the mayhem of Christmas wraps up, I have about a week until I begin thinking about my son’s birthday. He’s about to turn 4 in early March, and the idea of throwing yet another birthday soiree has, unfortunately, soured me over the years. See, I went over the top for…
10 Things I’ve Learned from Motherhood (So Far)
Becoming a mother has been my favorite journey so far. It’s also been the hardest. I don’t think anything can fully prepare you for becoming a mother. My son, Weston, will be two here before I know it and I couldn’t have ever imagined how fast goes.
The Curiosity of a 4 year-old
Since the dawn of my days of adulthood, I have prided myself on being punctual. I don’t know if it’s out of respect for whomever we are meeting or if it’s to avoid the total panic attack I usually have when we are even 5-minutes late. I was a band kid in High School and…
Are you “my people?”
**DISCLAIMER: I originally wrote this article months ago…** So, my friend and I were discussing being moms in a new town. She was telling me how she would meet these extremely nice women. They would warmly welcome her to the town, and ask her how she was enjoying the move, so far. And then, just…
When Happily Ever After Ends
When you get married, you don’t stand in front of all of your family and friends expecting your relationship to end. Unfortunately for half of us, that’s exactly where our lives take us. As if a break-up wasn’t hard enough; it’s not always just the dissolution of a marriage, but also, sharing kids. I don’t…
Love Never Fails Pallet Board Craft
I spend a lot of time on Pinterest; what Mom doesn’t? Around the holidays I look for new items I could craft up and make my own. I found something similar to this Love Never Fails Pallet and I decided to make it my own.
Mother-Daughter, Mother-Son Date Ideas For Valentine’s Day
Kids grow up quick! When I think about how fast it all goes by, it honestly makes me one big ball of mush and I get quite emotional. Life is busy and full of toddler meltdowns, but one thing I strive to do is intentionally make one-on-one bonding time for them. One of the best…
A Realistic Guide to Date Night this Valentine’s Day
When we first started dating, my husband and I went on a lot of date nights. We were young(er), childless, and could do whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted, wherever we wanted. From classics like dinner + a movie to weekends away in exciting cities – we had the time of our lives together. Fast…
What She Really Wants For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: The ONE day of the year that you can totally blow it as a husband, boyfriend or significant other. Yes, it’s a “Hallmark Holiday” for some and I totally subscribe to the fact that you should show your partner how much you love them every day, not just on February 14th; BUT it’s a…