The holiday season is upon us.  I’ve seen social media posts where Christmas trees were decorated early, and outdoor lights were hung long before Thanksgiving. Even my local radio station began streaming nothing but Christmas music and has been since early November.  Right now, in the midst of pandemic living, everyone is looking for reasons to be merry. So, in

Broaching the subject of miscarriage is difficult, but, let’s do it anyway. Miscarriage at any stage is devastating and my heart goes out to all mamas that have had this experience. I grieve with you. I’ve had three miscarriages and each one has brought about a different set of emotions.  However, there has always been one constant. Blaming questions. Was

“Create a Schedule.” I have read so many books on scheduling that I could probably teach a university course on the subject. Just kidding. I will definitely leave that to the scheduling professionals. But in all seriousness, I go back and forth between having every minute of the day scheduled out and just winging it and seeing what the day

Trips to the grocery store with children can sometimes seem like the most daunting experience.  The possibilities of something going wrong are endless.  What if someone needs to go to the bathroom?  What if someone is tired?  What if someone has a tantrum?  What if someone becomes defiant in the store and doesn’t want to listen?  I’ve been there and

August is a very rough month for me emotionally. Every year when it rolls around, if not consciously at first, on a subconscious level I begin to grieve. I grieve for the loss of my beautiful sister who passed away tragically in a car accident. I grieve for my beautiful niece, who at the age of 2 lost her mother

It takes so much drive and energy to make it through childhood. Have you ever stopped to witness all of the admirable qualities your children possess and thought how strong they are?  Here are 8 characteristics that my children display that inspire me every day: Perseverance My youngest is 1 and running freely through the house right now.  The amount

Over a 10-year period, I have gained and lost over 150 pounds! I have had 9 pregnancies and 6 deliveries! My. Body. Is. Amazing!! Whether you’ve had 1 pregnancy or 10, your body is amazing! Whether you’ve gained and lost 80 pounds (my mom with me, bless her heart), 20 pounds, or somewhere in between, your body is amazing! My

Do I really have what it takes to be a “good” mom? What happens if the baby and I do not bond? What if it turns out I do not like kids as much as I thought I would? Will I survive the many sleepless nights? Am I going to look back and yearn for my days before kids? Am

Do you ever think about what you want your legacy to be?  What do you want people to remember about you in generations to come?  More importantly, what do you want your family to remember about you?  Do you have traditions you would like them to uphold, like your famous sweet potato pie recipe?  As the older generations in my