Tag: reflection
Growing Up with Two Moms
A few weeks ago, a friend reached out and asked if I would be interested in writing a piece about being a mom. More...
Juggling Grief with Motherhood
Grief is an inevitable feeling that we will all face at some point in our lives. I wish that fact wasn’t true, but there...
Am I a Mean Mommy?
I’m sure my kid thinks I’m a “mean” mom. My husband can be tough when he needs to be, but he’s definitely the fun parent,...
Now I Get it, Mom!
Now I get it, Mom. Now, I get your excitement for all things involving your kids. Now I’m that parent, too.
Even though my...
Mom Birthdays Just Hit Differently
Mom birthdays just hit differently...am I right? I mean birthdays during a pandemic were on their own level, anyway, but that's another story. When...
Raising a Child with Down Syndrome {A Mother’s Journey to Advocacy}
My husband and I received our daughter, Stella’s, Down Syndrome diagnosis prenatally. We went through a myriad of emotions, including devastation, anger, fright and...
A “Hot Mess” Mom’s Update on Organization
For those who are curious if I have given up on my adventure to being a more organized person: fear not! I have a...
Breaking the Bias {International Women’s Day}
As a full-time working mom, I've experienced gender-based bias in the workplace as I continue advancing in my career. It's always been uncomfortable to...
Kids are the Worst, But We Still Love Them
Kids are the worst. Not all the time, but they sure can hurt your feelings at times. Yet, we still love them!
Our daughter hardly...
16 Tidbits That Will Help Us with Our Second Baby
As we anticipate the arrival of our second child, I can't help but reflect on the wisdom I gained during my first bout with...