Ages + Stages

As most mamas can tell you, morning sickness is NOT FUN! I, unfortunately, like a lot of women out there, had it BAD. There are so many misconceptions about pregnancy, one of the biggest being "morning sickness." First, "morning sickness"...

I couldn’t do it. I physically could not do it. After 29 hours of labor, a rush c-section, and an hour of literally having my insides cut open and then sewn back together, I just couldn’t do it. I laid in...

You’re gonna miss this You’re gonna want this back You’re gonna wish these days Hadn’t gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you’re gonna miss this — Trace Adkins, “You’re Gonna Miss...

What to do when your two year old already holds a grudge? The short answer is, I don't know. Sister and I love to snuggle and watch cooking shows. Technically, it starts as something Cinderella or Cats but then turns into...

In August of 2017, our family had a miscarriage and lost our sweet angel baby before we even got a chance to know him or her. Since then, we have had our daughter and more recently found out we...

Two months ago, I decided to leave my job. My husband and I decided we were at a point that I could stay at home if I wanted to. I took some time to think about this before I...

Do you ever wish you could write a letter to your younger self? Twelve years ago, when I was 22 and newly married with no kids, this is what I would say: Dear 12 years younger me, I know it seems...

I guess it's real. I have the picture to prove it, so it must be real. I'm still just in shock about it. My firstborn will be a senior in high school next year. She just had her senior...

Most of us have likely heard something about your “love language.” (If not, you should totally check out Gary Chapman’s website and books!) A quick refresher: the basic idea is that each person has a way that they prefer...

February 13, 2014, was a defining date for me. That’s the day my 15 ½ year marriage was officially over. Six years ago, I was just trying to find my footing after going through a divorce. I was continuously hearing...