People who aren’t parents might not understand how much it takes over your life. However, those of us with kids will (probably) relate. (Or maybe I'm just weird). Enjoy these ways to tell who is a parent this holiday...
Let me tell you about this place, this very magical place.
I remember losing my Daisy just like it was yesterday. She was a short, slightly chubby, full of life, very sassy Yorkie. I can close my eyes and still...
One second she’s a sweet angel, blowing kisses and giving hugs, the next she’s mad and smacking at my face, hitting the floor (or any object around her) or her taking swipes at her sisters.
Yeah, I know, she’s only...
Before I became a parent, I had a luxurious, rose-colored glasses view of parenting. I thought I'd teach my child to use the potty before age 2 since she clearly had such supreme intelligence (or at least, I assumed...
Mama, Mother, Official Snack Carrier...
Whatever title you choose, this life is hectic and beautiful. It is exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. Actually, speaking of time, it is time-consuming. You are needed every second of every day...
Years ago, my husband and I took a dream trip to Italy. We fell in love with the history, the architecture and, of course, the food. During our time there, we had some really unique experiences. One that stands...
When I look back at my 2020 goals, I can't help but laugh.
I started this year off with exceedingly high hopes and lofty goals. I was training for my first full marathon at the May 2020 Flying Pig. I...
"Mommy, I a PWINCESS!"
I hear these words at least once a day. My oldest daughter is 100%, all-in, through and through, a girlie-girl.
Pink and purple.
Baby dolls.
Dresses.
And princesses. Everyone is a princess. She's a princess. I'm a princess. Her baby...
It was 11pm, I'm at a bar in Chicago on a girls trip and I get a call from my boyfriend, Jeff.
"Hey, I got traded to the Angels and I'm leaving tomorrow."
"Uhhhhhhhh, what?"
"Ya, I got traded just now. I...
My family took a trip to the East Coast to meet the newest member of our family. A few weeks prior, my son and his wife had their first child, our sweet grandson, Knox.
We wanted our 8- and 4-year-old...
Symptoms of a “narcissist”:
-excessive need for admiration
-disregard for others’ feelings
-an inability to handle criticism
-a sense of entitlement
Let me start off by saying, I think the word “narcissist” has been thrown around loosely over the past few years. I’ve...
As an Orton-Gillingham Practitioner, I will give some of my thoughts on what might work for your family if you are concerned about dyslexia.
In my opinion, early intervention is best.
Don't be dissuaded against doing anything if the educators in...
Dear Mama,
I know celebrating Valentine's Day is probably the last thing on your mind. I know that you're standing at the kitchen counter alone after the kids are asleep, folding Paw Patrol valentines for your son's class, or swinging...
My daughter is napping after a day of celebrating a huge milestone, she turned one! It is her day, but I can't help but be incredibly proud of myself! When we started this journey it was such a wild,...
In + Around Dayton
Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
