Becky
I am a Dayton native who vowed to pack up and leave for bigger sights but never made it further than Centerville. I've been married to a fellow Daytonian for five years, and we currently play house in the Englewood area. I have two bonus kiddos - a daughter (13) and a son (11) - and one daughter (3). When we aren't playing soccer or hockey, our family enjoys checking out our Metroparks and visiting local farms that host family events. To detox from life's stressors, I love running, eating mass quantities of chocolate, and praying -- sometimes all at the same time.
Even Helicopter Moms Celebrate Back-to-School
Helicoptering has admittedly always been my parenting style in some aspects. I have never been a full day away from my 4-year-old. Ever.
I used to text whoever was watching her every half hour, on...
Emotional Apocalypse Survival Kit
My husband and I were discussing the details of a conflict between us and another party late one evening. I was vehemently expressing my feelings about the situation; he was doggedly trying to fix...
Beat the Heat Without a Splash in North Dayton
Summer is in full force, friends. Say hello to tank tops and tan-lines, muggy nights and lightning bugs. And sweaty armpits (that natural deodorant isn’t so great right about now). Unless you stay indoors...
A Letter to My Husband
Dear Husband:
To a man who doesn’t really go for public displays of affection or airing his dirty laundry, I thought -- what better gift for Father’s Day than to write you a public letter...
To Be or Not To Be…My Friend
Most of us have experienced the “mom dating” phenomenon -- or at least heard of it. You meet a mom at the park or story-time at the library or gymnastics. She seems cool, and...
The Love Lock-In Challenge
I am notoriously and shamefully unaware of current events, but even I have heard about nationwide and local school violence/lock-down threats. The uncertainty of it all is enough to make this chronic over-reactor want...
The Underachiever’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day
When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, people seem to fall into three camps. There are the revelers who have March 17 circled in bold green on their calendar. They get dressed head to...