After being stationed in Jacksonville for over nine years, the Navy gave us orders to move to Newport, Rhode Island. We arrived in Newport early November to find we arrived just in time to see the beautifully colored fall...
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“What’s a trampoline park?” Those were the exact words that came out of my mouth five years ago as I stood in my sister-in-law’s kitchen and listened to my niece and nephew go on...
I’ve created a chore chart for my children, Daniel and Annabel, and they love to see their daily stars accumulate so they can earn a reward. We give them a quarter if they fill their chart by the end...
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 anything related to “the best time to…” or “how to know when…” The reality is...
This fall while at a larger group event for adults and children, my six-year-old was hanging onto my arm. The other kids, whom she all knew, were running and laughing together and having fun with their friends.
I tried to shake...
Like most days, I find myself aimlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed, catching up on my friends' lives, wishing them a happy birthday, or commenting on pictures of their kids. On its best day, Facebook offers connection to those...
In the middle of the night, I hear our oldest son, Garrett, 15, scramble into the bathroom. I worry he is not sleeping. He’s been sick for a few weeks, on and off with fever, weight loss, diarrhea. I...
A few months ago, I made the startling realization that I suddenly have "big" kids. They are 4 and 5 years old, so not exactly packing for college, but the days of diapers, naps and nursing are a pretty...
It seems like just yesterday I was with my son as his very first pediatric appointment. The past seven months have flown by, and as a new mom, I frequently have questions for my doctor in between wellness visits....
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“Here comes the sun, doo doo doo doo
Here comes the sun, and I say
It’s alright.” - The Beatles
Spring is in the air, summer is around the corner, and skin will be sizzling! May...
It’s no surprise that my kid’s favorite time of the year is summer time, but as a work from home mom, it can be quite stressful for me! I have to keep up my normal workload while listening to...