Dearest Beckett, It seems like just yesterday when my water broke and we rushed off to the hospital to welcome your much anticipated arrival. The early morning hours were so clear to me. We had gone to the hospital only hours before my water broke as I was…
This past week, we lost our second beloved dog in a year and a half. Reagan, our then 12 year old was suffering from what our vet assumed was Cancer, so we made the decision to end her misery. We never left her side as she passed away….
Easter this year was one for the books. We were quarantined in our homes, forced to be away from our families, and gosh darn it, we felt it. We felt isolated and alone, yet we made the best of it. The weather ended up being absolutely beautiful, so…
In the past several weeks, there have been a lot of events, venues and restaurants closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Date nights, outside of the home, for the unforeseen future have been cancelled. If you’re like me, you’re now scrambling to try and figure…
It’s no secret that people all around the world are in a panic with the ever rising number of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases not slowing down. Many states have mandated the closure of public spaces such as theaters, restaurants, parks and more to ensure public safety and to…
Dear Sweet Six Year Old Braxton, It’s finally happening. The inevitable, impending changes I dreaded happening for so long. You’re growing up. You appear older. When I check on you at night, your face appears older. Your long legs stretch the length of the bed, and your sass…
Every year since my son start forming coherent sentences, I have recorded the things I have found comical and worthy of saving because as a mother, I want to remember these things forever. And also, my oldest is pretty darn hysterical. For those who know him, you’d probably…
There’s no denying that Fall in Michigan is stunning. The smell of crisp weather, the glorious colors radiating from the trees and the beautiful sunsets make Michigan a Fall-stop must. Fortunately for me, I live in Michigan, and Fall is by far my favorite season. Sure, it means…
I am the proud mom of two boys. Two very cute, very energetic, head-strong little boys who are equally a mix of their daddy’s attitude and pure masculinity and their mamma’s sass and sweetness. I often get asked what it’s like to raise boys, and I immediately visualize…