Every birth's ultimate goal is a healthy mom and a healthy baby (or babies in my case). As a first-time mom preparing to deliver twins, I had no idea how to accomplish this goal. I was beyond terrified.
Luckily, UMC in...
If you would have told me 20 years ago that when I turned 35 years old, I would have five kids, be married, have a full-time career working for Child Protective Services, and I would be trying to maintain...
I got bit by a dolphin. Yup. You read that right, a dolphin.
We were on vacation, and someone was like, hey, let's swim with the dolphins. Which sounds great, right?
When you picture it in your head, you can nearly...
Boundaries.
There are plenty of people out there who cringe at the word, myself included. It has been suggested that I read the book "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend for six years. I've neglected to pick up due to the title itself....
‘Rona life is hard. I wouldn’t say I like it much. ‘Rona life and October? I want to curl into a ball and hide in my closet with fluffy slippers and ignore everyone.
I dread this month every year. For...
We had a 'Rona scare at my house and had to self isolate for a week. (Hubs was negative! YAY!) Not being at school, my daughter wasn't in the thick of school announcements, so when she approached me on...
While 2020 has been a challenging year, few things bring us comfort more than our traditions. As the "holiday season" begins with Halloween, get ready to experience your holiday traditions in the upcoming weeks. Even if this year will...
I am pretty sure everyone knows by now that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, I take this opportunity to share updated breast cancer facts via social media in the hopes that I can help someone learn...
I put her name on all our to-go orders at restaurants. And when I order a drink at the coffee store, or anywhere else they need a name for a reservation. So, I can say her name when they...
The other day, I was preparing lunches for the week for my kids while my husband was out working in the garage. He popped in the house for a moment for who-knows-what and stopped to watch me for a...