"Let's Talk About Sex, Baby"
Periodically, my mind drifts back to those early days of dating my husband. I'm amazed at just how easily and naturally physical intimacy came to us. I swear, it was like Krispy Kreme -- the...
As Heart Month rolls around this February, I reflected back on my past Birmingham Moms Blog posts to mark this special month in our home.
First I wrote about the shocking diagnosis and raising awareness. Then I wrote about freeing myself...
Why, oh why, do little kids wake up so early?! I know, I know, the real answer is something about circadian rhythms and all that, but it was actually a rhetorical question.
Before we had kids, my husband and I...
I know you probably wondered about the kind of woman I would be to your son. As a mom myself, I totally get it. A young, single mom to a little girl swoops into your (even younger) son’s life...
Don't miss out on Part 1 of "Let's Talk About Sex {After} Baby" for helpful insights into why sex during the parenting years can be especially difficult to enjoy.
"Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things...
I wish I could say that I'm a model wife who loves her husband and who is in love with her husband every day, but I am far from that ideal. Before getting married, I assumed that love for...
What is it, anyway?
My husband and I are just one month away from our seventh year anniversary of marriage. I've heard people speak of this "seven-year itch" that is somewhat common around this time. The other day I decided...
Most nights of the week, after the sun sets and the kitchen is cleaned, my husband says, “Well Sarah, it’s time to make my rounds.” Already in bed with my nose in a book or scrolling my phone, I...
For two years now, I have been a stay-at-home mom. As rewarding and fulfilling as it is to care for my kids, I inevitably have commitments come up that require my husband to watch them. When this occurs, it...
I was recently reminded of how easy it can be to feel disconnected from your spouse in times of stress or busyness. Illness, travel, crisis, and even ordinary chaos can lead to feeling disconnected. For example, we recently had...
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Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
