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When to Take Your Child to the Dent...
May 17, 2019 in Dear MamaBut, with her third birthday came the need to plan her first visit to the dentist. I had a lot of questions surrounding this milestone and I am assuming that I am not the only parent in the same boat.
8 Benefits to Swim Lessons
April 29, 2019 in Dear Mama, The 614It’s that time again…swim lessons! Quinn absolutely loves the water. As summer and her third birthday are only a few weeks away, we decided that it was essential that we get her back into swim lessons. Water safety is a huge deal and I...
Seeking Your Spouse After Baby
April 17, 2019 in Dear MamaY’all, marriage is the best. But real life, it’s also hard. I’m just going to say it…pregnancy and babies aren’t always the easiest on a marriage. There are those amazing moments where you look at each other and think, “we did this!” or “we...
Why I Stopped Asking My Husband to...
March 29, 2019 in Dear MamaNow before you read the title and write me off, give me a second to explain. There is a really valid reason that I stopped asking my husband to help with the kids. Every household is different and every couple has there own rhythms...
A Love Letter to My Firstborn
February 17, 2019 in Dear MamaSweet Girl, it seems like just yesterday that we were heading to the hospital to meet you for the very first time. Fast forward nearly three years and we are less than 24 hours away from becoming a family of four as we prepare...
The M Words: Miscarriage and Mourni...
July 6, 2018 in Dear Mama, LifeA few teacher works days stood between me and Summer. It was Quinn’s second birthday party and our immediate family had gathered to celebrate. We couldn’t think of a better time to tell our family that we were expecting again and Quinn was going...
Balancing Act
April 20, 2018 in Dear Mama, LifeRecently I was talking to a fellow full-time working Mama at church. I lamented to her that I just didn’t know how to balance everything. She quickly replied in a kind but blunt manner, “There is no such thing as balance! It’s a lie.”...
Non-Edible Easter Basket Ideas
March 19, 2018 in Dear MamaSomehow every holiday seems to creep up on me these days. I find myself scrambling at the final hour to get everything together and act like I’ve had a plan all along. Maybe that’s just me. But, in case I’m not the only...