Do I Want More Kids?
My husband, Kyle and I were up past 1:00 am last Saturday night. That definitely falls into the really late category for a couple of thirty…
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When Parenting Gets Scary
A few mornings ago, my 5 year old was at the bathroom door asking for chocolates, a frequent request when any candy is around. “Can I have a…
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Lent for Kids: 40 Ways to Spend 40 Days
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season leading to Easter. Our three-year-old has been talking about the Easter bunny since…
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Don’t Let Your Bank Account Fool You
There’s an article floating around internet land this week that made me pause for a moment. It was apparently the result of a study or some kind of…
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ABCs for Pumping at Work
When I returned to work six weeks after I had my first child, I was was bleary-eyed, struggling with a new routine and terrified about keeping my…
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12 Things I Wish I’d Known As A New Mom
My oldest daughter, Maddie turns 12 next month. It seems like just last week I was going to my weekly OBGYN appointments, only to hear, “no…
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Your Kids Will Love This Very Simple Valentine’s Day Stained “Glass” Craft
I don’t know about you, but for me, Pinterest craft ideas can get overwhelming. I have a board dedicated to craft ideas for my kids, yet…
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5 Car Seat Safety Tips
When Violet was about four weeks old my in-laws came to visit. They were here for five days before they heard my sweet little baby cry above a…
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So you want to adopt from foster care
When people tell me they are considering adoption as a way to grow their family, I encourage them to consider adopting from foster care. There are a…
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I never knew how much love my heart could hold until someone called me mommy
I saw a picture right after Jayden was born that had this quote on it and I had to buy it. I’m not sure where this quote came from but it is…
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