I sat down to write this morning after putting it off for about a week. I told myself it was because laundry needed to be done, my daughter needed my undivided attention, and I needed to plan my return...
Recently, I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, vibrant baby girl. And although I LOVE my daughter's name, I'd be lying if I said I didn't struggle with it. Why, you ask? Because of the unwanted opinions of others. It got...
My first pregnancy was anything but picture perfect. A test concerned us into thinking our son might have spina bifida, so we had multiple ultrasounds to confirm that he did not. Then we learned that somehow the baby’s blood...
It’s taken me years to work up the nerve to write this blog post. My determination to do things my way when I had my babies and offer up no explanations is only matched by my fear that I’m...
I must’ve asked every mom friend I had how long they kept their baby in his/her bassinet while I was pregnant. I know, I know, the room-sharing recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is six months to a...
Traveling tops the list of my favorite ways to recharge. I love exploring new places, seeing beautiful things, eating good food, and being temporarily free from the responsibilities I have at home. When my husband expressed interest in going...
When my husband and I got married, moving into an apartment was a fairly easy decision. We didn't have a ton of stuff, and buying a house while planning a wedding seemed daunting, to say the least. Our little...
As moms, we have the opportunity to lead our children and set an example for them as they grow up even from the very early days. Our kids are always watching us and likely mimicking us, from the food...
In our culture and within motherhood, everyone seems to be so fixated on or curious about how moms are feeding their babies, which makes for an interesting dichotomy in our culture and within motherhood.
There seems to be a strange...
I’m a big fan of sleeping. I mean, to some degree we all are--but I really, really love it. I would take a nap every day if possible, and I’m absolutely dependent on at least eight hours of shut-eye...
In + Around Birmingham
Getting Dirty:: Kids in the Great Outdoors
That feeling of the cool, smooth dirt between your toes.Maybe the sound of crystal clear water pouring over the mossy rocks as it bubbles...
