I never thought I would be a mom to all boys. Never. Even before I was married, I pictured, dreamed of and just naively assumed that I would have at least one of each. I loved the idea of...
The tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and from the outside everything looks normal. But there’s an empty chair at the table and an empty feeling in your heart. The holidays can be hard when hard your spouse is...
As our youngest enters kindergarten, I've now entered a new chapter in my own life.
So, what's next for this mom?
For most of my adulthood, I enjoyed a thriving career as a journalist. But, for the past eight years, my...
Thirty-one years ago my husband and I decided to tie the knot on Thanksgiving. In a different country.
Back then the term “destination wedding” had not been invented. We just wanted to do something different that involved snorkeling at the...
When you become a parent I truly believe it is important to leave your kids, especially when they’re young. If you’re married, then I believe it is completely crucial to leave your kids. I’m not talking about abandoning your...
“Dad,” she beamed, “I’m so glad you’re home. I really miss you when you’re gone. But I’m also glad when you come home because Mommy makes dinner again.”
One of our family hobbies is playing board games. But sometimes, it’s fun to play games with just me and my husband. It’s a meaningful way to spend time together doing something we both enjoy that doesn’t involve the...
What to do when everything is changing…
Change is good. Change is bad. Change is inevitable… Yada…yada…yada…blah…blah..blah…
Right now, I am taking my first breath of fresh air from my ugly and I mean a really ugly cry over a bad...
I remember when I was pregnant for the first time, everyone would say, "Being a mom is so hard, but so worth it." Do you know what that kind of advice does for a mother-to-be? I'll be bold here and say it does nothing. The word "hard" is thrown around like confetti when it comes to parenting. It isn't incorrect, because being a parent IS hard, but the term "hard" has become so overused, it's practically meaningless.
If your kiddos are anything like mine they loooooooove their daddy. I mean, my daughter's first words in the morning after greeting me is, "Where's daddy?" This love makes my life slightly harder when he happens to need to...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
