To my Husband on Fathers Day. I try to make it a point to say “thank you” every day, for all the things you do to help take care of myself, Braxton and our pups. It’s been a hard year for us, so just saying “thank you” hardly…
My 30th birthday is in a week. Eek. I’ve been dreading the whole thing for the past couple years to be completely honest. It’s a big milestone. It’s huge! I’m older. Closer to wrinkle creams, joint pains, grey hair and inevitably death if I’m being completely honest-which I…
As a mother of a young son, there is one thing I can promise. As my son grows and starts expressing interest in girls, I’ll explain to him how to respect them and treat them right. He will know that “no” means “no”-no exceptions. If he messes up, he will…
“The hardest person to love is yourself” I think we all go through stages in life when we relentlessly compare ourselves to others, regardless of how many times we hear that we’re good enough. On a daily basis, I meticulously tear myself down looking for any shred of…
First and foremost, as a parent of a rambunctious and highly active two year toddler, I will say that if my son had fallen into a gorilla pen, I’d expect and beg for Zoo officials to act in the same manner they did when rescuing the 4 year…
Model Rachel Finch recently admitted that she and her husband spends every weekend without their daughter. She has claimed that by dropping her daughter off at her mother- in-law’s home every weekend has allowed her to focus on her marriage to her spouse. She has received a lot of…
Dearest Braxton, As I sit here typing these words, I am reminded how truly blessed I am to be celebrating Mother’s Day. I thank God every day for choosing me to be your momma. The incredibly difficult journey your father and I endured leading up to you was…
Dear Infertile You, I’m writing this because I understand that you’re hurting. I understand that it’s not easy being you and going through what you’re going through. I know that you feel insignificant and wounded. The journey you’re experiencing is less than appealing, and you find yourself getting…
It’s only natural when you become a parent, that your priorities change and that your little one now becomes the center of your universe. It’s clear to tell that when every aspect of your life continues to revolve around your child, there is a good change you’re obsessed…