Christie Pettus
Life After Pediatric Cancer
The banner with the #44 surrounded by a yellow ribbon still hangs at the Oakleaf Sports Association baseball complex. It's faded by the sun...
The 40-Year-Old Quitter
I’ve been anticipating forty since the day I turned thirty-nine. It was a milestone in my life where I felt like everything I’d ever...
It Takes Two To Make A Thing Go Right
“I think my husband is a better parent than me.”
This statement I made to my friend had nothing to do with how quickly I...
A Letter To My Daughter About Heartbreak
Even though you haven't entered the world of dating yet, I’ve thought about the moment more than you might expect. The day you choose...
The Day I Gave Up
It started out like any other day.
Instead of using the 2 free hours I had to settle in with a good book, watch The...
Three Moms Put Fresh Wave To The Test
The Jacksonville Moms Blog Team has partnered with Fresh Wave for this sponsored review. Warning to all readers: We are all in LOVE with these...
Stop Telling My Daughter To Gain Weight
“When is she going to put a little meat on her bones?”
“She’s so cute and petite.”
Those have been common, and mostly harmless, statements directed...
Fathom Cruises: Providing Travelers A Unique Way to Give Back
As a mom of two, teaching my children to be thankful for the opportunities they are afforded and showing them ways we, as a...
I’m Your Mom, and I’ll Snoop If I Want To
"What do you mean you went through my cell phone while I was at school," my son questioned as I began discussing my findings.
"You...
I’m No Expert
I’m no expert. I feel like that needs to be said every time I sit down to write a blog post that starts with...
The Breathtaking Moments of Motherhood
They’ve always caught me off guard. Those moments as a Mom where I’m stopped dead in my tracks completely blindsided by this crazy ride...
A Crisis of Faith: We Choose Love
There are parenting moments that absolutely knock you to your core. The pressure to do and say the right thing because the moment is...
















