I grew up in a VERY angry household. It seemed as if anger was ever-present as we kids were never good enough and things were never done "just right.” Hypervigilance in this environment was the key to survival. I...
Fellow parents, this post is coming from a place of love and concern. I am probably going to get some slack from some reading this post. They may think “You don’t know my position/what I have to deal with/what...
“YOU CAN’T MAKE ME!” It isn’t just something over-stimulated three-year-olds scream at their beleaguered mothers. If you’ve ever heard those words, or just experienced the dawning realization that your child has adopted this attitude, you know how frustrating it...
This is pretty ridiculous. I got married on my parent's wedding anniversary and even have the date on our license plate. Yet today, I looked at my husband and said, "Oh my gosh, what is the date?"
Our daughter replied, "I...
You know the scene in Mean Girls (or any high school-themed movie, really) when she walks into the cafeteria and no one looks up at her, so she ends up eating in the bathroom? That was me the other...
Welcome to part 2 of my Africa Series and for reading about how being pregnant in Africa continues to teach me about motherhood. Prior to living in Kenya, I had heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a...
Looking back as far as elementary school, I can remember always having an appreciation for fancy pens, stickers, and any kind of stationary or cards that I could get my hands on. I sent cards to thank people for...
This year I turned thirty. We had a huge party with friends and family and laughed as we reminisced on my twenties and looked ahead to what my thirties would bring.
Just kidding. That imaginary party does sound pretty fun...
Happy Pride Month! June is the month that the LGBT+ community gets to celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Even while equal rights are being fought for in regards to race in our country right now, this is a...
Moving beyond statistics when experiencing loss through miscarriage & infertility.
We all hear about the amazing comforts of having a tribe of women: a group where you can laugh, cry, talk about anything and everything, and truly be yourself. I’m...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
