To the Person who has to Earn Everyone’s Love,   It’s hard, isn’t it? You spend all your time making choices, choosing your words, and over thinking your actions just so that you can appease them. Just so that maybe,... Continue reading →

Is it just me, or do you realize how evolution seems to just be some revolving door we are stuck in? We think things evolve and change; but, really, they are just an adaptation of things of the past. Take... Continue reading →

“Rylee’s mom, right? I hardly ever see you.” Jab, right. in. the. heart. Last week, my oldest daughter had “parent’s week” at her dance studio. For those not so familiar with being a Dance Mom, like me, that’s when the parents... Continue reading →

Minimalism. It’s all over the internet. The new it thing to do. Pinterest is bombarding you with quotes and lists of things to purge. Facebook is filling up with newsfeeds about how great everyone is feeling getting rid of stuff. Meanwhile, I... Continue reading →

I once had a conversation, with a very entitled man, that will forever be ingrained in my mind. It was 7 years ago. I was a new mom, wife, and homeowner. He came by to congratulate us on our baby... Continue reading →

  Since I can remember, I’ve always validated my career choice by saying, “If I can’t be a stay-at-home mom – Then, I guess teaching is the next best thing.” I would get all the holidays off with my children.... Continue reading →

Often, in quiet moments, like while washing dishes or rocking LB to sleep- I think: What if I could send a snapshot of this exact image to my past self? But, here’s the catch: I could only send what my... Continue reading →

  At one time, I would have called you my best friend… but honestly, I can’t say that anymore. We have somehow moved passed the “best friend” mark. When I think about you, about our friendship, something else comes to... Continue reading →

Sibling Appreciation HA! In my house?! <– that was seriously my first thought.  If your kids are anything like mine (or how I remember my brother and I being), there is little appreciation going around in that department… there is,... Continue reading →