Lubbock Moms
Meet the Parents
So, today I met my foster love’s Mom & Dad. It was a complete accident, more like a total screw-up by the contracted company that holds his weekly visits in their office.
And we’ve encountered...
Maternal Sepsis Week: An Interview with April Chavez
As I sat across the table from April, listening to her harrowing introduction to motherhood, I'm wondering - does any woman really know what she's getting into when she shows up for labor and...
Lubbock Moms Blog Mother’s Day Giveaway!
I'm sitting here, the owner of a stinkin' mom's blog, and I can't put words to 'paper' about what Mother's Day means - to me, to my kids, to my mom. What the heck?
Maybe...
To the Rescue: Curbside Carwash!
The struggle of every car owner with a child (or a dog, or a spouse, or themselves!)... Cheetos stuffed in the seat, french fries from who knows when on the floor, and oh boy...
Dear Parents,
It has been said that teaching is a labor of love. I like to say that teaching is a work of heart. We don't do it for the money, and the ones that do...
Take Care of Business, Mama! Five Estate Planning Documents to Finally Check Off Your...
Before you freak out at the thought of someone adding one more thing to your to-do list during this pandemic, hear me out. Want to check off something you’ve had on the back burner...
Preparing For COVID-19 With an Immune Compromised Child
When all the news started circulating about COVID-19, I wasn’t too concerned. I didn’t head out to stockpile toilet paper, water, or hand sanitizer. Honestly, I have those things stockpiled on a typical day...
Lubbock Moms Blog: Top Posts of 2019
2019 is the year Lubbock Moms Blog launched into the stratosphere: incredible growth, an outpouring of love and support, a community that parents needed, and partnerships with great local folks that believe in our...
What If I Don’t Love My Second Child?
If you spend any time on parenting blogs or social media groups, you've probably come across a poster expressing a concern, “what if I don’t love my second child as much as my first?”...
The Three Things I Love About My Body Challenge
I made this “challenge” up based on something that happened to me recently. I have no idea if it’s an actual thing, but I think it might be an important exercise for everyone to...