It was our nine year anniversary. We were sitting across from each other, enjoying a romantic night away just the two of us. We were reminiscing about our life together and how far we had come. We are high school sweethearts and have been in love for over fifteen years. I have never been more […] Read more…
You’ve been there. The sun is awake…so your kids are awake… and you have one decision. One decision that will change your life forever. Do you quietly get out of bed and tip toe out of the room with the kids to let your wife peacefully continue to get her rest? OR… Do you let […] Read more…
It’s funny how life changes. And as you get older, you get wiser. Through different experiences and challenges that come your way, the things you are thankful for seem to alter. One of which, is the moment you become a mom. In fact, the moment you hold that baby in your arms for the first time, […] Read more…
Time is literally FLYING! I kind of just want to stop it RIGHT where we are today! Being a mom of my two miracle babies is a dream for me and I am so thankful every single day that I get to raise them and love on them! My little man is 4 months old […] Read more…
“I JUST WANT TO BE A MOM,” I yelled as I threw my phone on the ground and fell to my knees. The tears came streaming out of my eyes, down my cheeks and dripped to the floor below me. “I will never EVER be a mom…. I give up!… I just don’t understand WHY […] Read more…
Nowhere else does the phrase “not as easy as it looks” apply more than motherhood. If I had a dollar for every time someone told my pre-motherhood self: “You’re going to be such a great mom!” I would have had…well…a lot of dollars. Probably enough dollars to buy out Costco’s entire ice cream section to […] Read more…
I was 18 when I began my career in the Hotel Industry. To say I LOVED it would be an understatement. Working in the corporate world, while going to college, kept me busy and on the right path to a successful career that lied ahead. I worked hard and met amazing people that I still […] Read more…
I know the feeling. You are so tired of being in the house day after day, but the thought of getting yourself and your menagerie of munchkins ready to go out feels so daunting you just can’t bring yourself to do it. I’m here to tell you today that you NEED to. Today’s the day; […] Read more…
You did it! You’re going to be a new mom! I am so happy for you and I cannot wait for your amazing journey ahead. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant I had a million questions… ALL of which had to do with what I needed to buy and have in my […] Read more…
I’m crying. You know that hideous ugly baby cry, where if I was talking to you in person and not typing, you would barely understand me because I would be talking so high and so quickly?! Yeah…you know what I am talking about… that kind of cry is definitely going on right now. You can […] Read more…
“You are so beautiful!” I told my three-year-old as I was doing her hair yesterday morning. She looked at the girl in the mirror staring back at her and smiled so big. With the grin on her face and head tilted to the side she said, “Moooom! You always say that.” And then I realized…she […] Read more…
My parents bought me a Fitbit last year, and let me tell you something: I LOVE it. I love the accountability it gives to me get up and get moving. I love that, after several years of being very sick, the Fitbit gives me proof that I am back to living my life again. And […] Read more…
Being a mom is such a special, yet interesting experience. From the moment you announce that you are pregnant, the differentiating opinions start FLYING your way. Whether it is what to eat, how to sleep, what medications to take or how often you should go to the doctor – everyone has a different opinion. As the […] Read more…
I couldn’t sleep. Being 9 months pregnant, I am to the point where I toss and turn from one side to the other trying to get into a comfortable position. I feel like everything hurts. My back is aching. My muscles are tight. My feet are swollen. My eyes are tired. My belly is large. […] Read more…
It was a humbling moment. Hours of pouring over product reviews, comparing prices, and trying to think of everything my little bundle of joy was going to need had taken my stress level through the roof! I was completely overwhelmed with how much my Target.com baby registry guide told me I needed. How could I […] Read more…
I was watching my three year old the other day as she was playing with her friends. Their innocence made me smile, as everything was just fine and perfect in their “three year old world.” These little ladies playing dress up and house, didn’t have a worry outside of exactly how their sandwiches were cut for lunch and who […] Read more…
It’s not easy being a blogger. Did you know everyday when bloggers write an article and publish it out into the Internet, it has potential to reach 3 BILLION people. According to Internet Live Stats, in 2016 there have been that many internet users in the entire world! SO crazy! Putting yourself out there is NOT […] Read more…
“Enjoy these years!” This is the advice nearly every new mother is given again and again and again. At times, as a brand-new mom with a precious newborn, when hearing these words from random strangers, I would smile and nod. Many times I would even say something like, “Oh, I am! Life is so wonderful!” […] Read more…
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