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25 Things You May Not Know About Me
Yes, yes, I just posted a ‘things you may not know about me’ post the other day BUT the girls and I are leaving today to head down to Georgia (it’s my Grandma Betty’s 94th birthday y’all!) and I spent...
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Another Coffee Date
If we were having coffee together this morning, I’d order you an extra shot of espresso to give you a fighting chance of making it through my unloading. I’d tell you about how it’s been a tough week...
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The Secret to a Strong Marriage After Kids
I’ve gotten a few email requests for this topic and honestly, it makes me blush. Though I’m no expert on the topic, I am really proud of mine and David’s marriage. We both come from parents with strong...
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Dropping the “Just”
I’m a gal that can appreciate some self-deprecation. I can usually tell when I’m being ridiculous and don’t mind poking fun at myself. However, I’ve noticed a habit of mine that I’m not fond of lately...
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Odds, Ends & Survey Results
Good morning, happy Friday and THANK YOU for all the feedback through the survey! There were 871 total responses and I read every single comment at least twice. I’m scribbling notes and have some fun...
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31 Years: Mind, Body & Soul
Tomorrow I will be 31 years old. Officially in my 30’s rather than this flirtation with just turned 30 that I’ve been claiming for the last 12 months. So how am I feeling about it? I thought I’d break...
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Putting Down the Phone: Hour by Hour
Yesterday I was the mom I often only strive to be. After feeling rushed the day before, I really wanted to focus on the moment at hand. So I left my phone on the counter and treated it as a house phone...
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Fall Fashion Staples
I’ve been pretty open about my inability to properly dress myself for a while now and I am SO excited to be stepping out of my comfort zone and trying to learn some new ways to wear clothes that...
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How Did You Know When Your Family Was Complete?
I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Still, when we found out we were pregnant with Hailey after officially deciding to wait one more year, a flurry of emotions took over me. Excitement, joy and a...
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Learning to Enjoy the Journey
Can I tell y’all how much I’ve enjoyed reading all the comments on this week’s posts? On the family post and on yesterday’s irrational fears post, you guys have given me a lot to think about and I...
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Friday Rambles
Join me won’t you? Or for tea perhaps? I’m really enjoying playing around with different teas lately. Two current favorites are organic Earl Grey and the Green Tea Tropical. But this morning I might...
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Christmas Traditions
At three years old, Hailey is really old enough to enjoy Christmas in all it’s wonder and magic. I love hearing her interpret the holidays. For example: Hailey (again she asks): Mom, Christmas is...
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How I Handle the Hard Days of Being a SAHM
I love hearing your ideas for blog posts. Quite often you have better ones than I do so I appreciate the input! Recently you asked how I handle the tough days, the days that aren’t all about milestones...
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2015: Four Focuses for the New Year
As I sit here at the computer at waytooearly o’clock on the first day of the new year (Dear Kaitlyn’s first tooth, please go ahead and pop through and give me back my good sleeper), I am full of hope...
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Ebb & Flow
This blog can be an enigma to me at times. It usually trips me up the most after I’ve just told someone (or a lot of someones, like at the talk I gave on Sunday), that I write about healthy foods, meal...
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Odds, Ends & Survey Results
Good morning, happy Friday and THANK YOU for all the feedback through the survey! There were 871 total responses and I read every single comment at least twice. I’m scribbling notes and have some fun...
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Let’s Hear it for Dad
The title sounds almost like a sponsored father’s day post, doesn’t it? This post is not brought to you by Hallmark. Instead, it’s brought to you by a tired mom (ahem, me). Last night started off...
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Mom Life
Sometimes I can’t believe where I am, sitting here a married woman of almost 6 years with two little girls, when most days I still feel like I’m 22. When I was younger, like I’m sure many teens...
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I got a text around 9 last night from my friend who doubles as my mom. (Sounds annoying, but she’s a godsend and has saved my butt many a time with reminders). “Cause I love ya– tomorrow is the...
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The Plan
I sit down this morning feeling refreshed. Yesterday I did some soul searching. I read through all your (amazing) comments, which really made me think (and scribble down a few books to look into as...
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