Where Words Once Shaped Me
I was around three years old when I became aware of my body. I can vividly remember feelings of shame upon hearing that my legs were “chunky,” my front two teeth were abnormally far apart,...
If you were born during the late 1970s you may be familiar with one of the oldest family sitcoms to air, The Brady Brunch. Sing along with me . . .
Here's the story
Of a lovely lady
Who was bringing up...
I am surrounded by friends and family moving into that coveted phase of parenting: grandparenthood. And I am insanely jealous. My sisters, my best friend from high school, my former boss, it seems everyone has a new grandbaby to...
God bless the farmers who grow watermelons. I don't think there's much that can beat a cold, sweet watermelon on a hot day. I also love that I get a lot for the money. What other fruit turns into...
When it came time to enter our oldest son into his first youth sports experience, we decided soccer was the best choice. It has lots of action and running, which for an energetic four-year-old boy is perfect, and the...
Father's Day used to be a hard reminder of what my children didn’t have. Every year, the daycare would send home a craft that was made for each child’s daddy. I can still hear my kids saying, “Mommy, you...
Father’s Day has always been a thorn in my side. I celebrate it now, but for a big chunk of my life, it was sort of a blank canvas for me. I didn’t have these fantastic memories or love...
I never asked so many questions in my life until I became a mom. What kind of baby shampoo should I use? How many ounces should my baby take at each feeding? When should the belly button scab come...
My 96-year-old grandma, who was an absolutely amazing lady, recently passed away. While of course we are mourning her loss, this post isn’t actually about her. Instead, I want to tell you a story of some ordinary (but also...
Summer is fast approaching, and we moms are all thinking about how to make memories with our kids during the summer break . . . and how to stay sane, right?! One of the most memorable activities we can...
In + Around Birmingham
A Birmingham Mom’s Ultimate Guide to May Events
It's gonna be May! May is an exciting month - the end of yet another school year and the beginning of summer! Are you...
