(This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series. Part 2 can be found HERE) How To Train Your Dragon is one of my kid's favorite movies. I cannot tell you how many times we've watched it. My son, Kai, has collected every single dragon figure there is. Often times I find the rooms of my house laid out into a ... READ the POST
what is a successful woman?
How do you define success as a mother? Is it the way your kids smell fresh, are perfectly dressed and are perfectly obedient? How do you define success as a homemaker? Is it the way your house is always clean, your laundry folded and put away, and the floors are swept and spotless? How do you ... READ the POST
Seven Tips for Less Fuss Meal Times
Why are kids, and food, and meal times always so challenging? Moms, do you struggle with meal times? Is it tough to get your kids to eat? Do you have a plan for how you'll respond to them asking to not eat something? Do you use food to get your kids to do (or not do) something? Here are some tips ... READ the POST
Infertility: Class 101 FAILED
TODAY is October 15th: Infancy Loss Remembrance Day. On this day we remember the little lives that were ours for only a short while. We honor the sons and daughters that were in our bellies, but are no longer with us on earth. We celebrate the members of our family that we never made eye contact ... READ the POST
Post-School-Conversations With Your Kids
I now have three kids in elementary school (which seems insane to me!). I love that they love going to class, that they love their friends, and that their teachers really are great. But I confess I miss them terribly when they are gone. I admit I am THAT mom that still gets a little bit choked up ... READ the POST
Pumpkin Patch Day!
Today we took our little family and drove to a farm about an hour away from our house. We went there last year and LOVED it, so we had to make the effort to go again this year. And I must say...despite the fact that my car read 101' today, it finally feels like fall! We met up with a few other ... READ the POST
