TODDLER
I never thought that I would enjoy motherhood as much as I do until I had my daughter. My friends will tell you, I always said, "I'm never having kids." Everything with me is pretty intentional. Before I met my husband, I was always focused on my career and finding a...
Motherhood is harder than I thought it would be. I had always dreamed about getting married and having kids but the whole thing is harder than I thought it would be. At times, having kids brings out a side of me that I don’t want to see. I just gave birth...
"I just want to be a mom." I have said this - to myself, to friends, to caseworkers, to God - so many times in the past two-plus years. In September 2017, I officially became a foster parent when the state placed a 3 1/2 year old girl in my home. I’ve had two longer...
I recently stopped by the Everyday show to demo some of my favorite products for #momlife. My daughters even got to make a cameo! Between two feisty girls, 6 products, a pair of lost car keys, one near-miss potty accident, and forgetting to bring everything,...
My motto as a working mother is to learn and perfect the art of juggling multiple balls at the same time without dropping a single one. Being a mother makes you more responsible in your professional and personal life and you have to master the art of multi-tasking to...
There is no one who can make you feel like they've swiped your intelligence faster than a 2-year-old. My mom was a stay-at-home mom until I was in 2nd grade. She had her college diploma framed in our kitchen. I totally get it now. Once upon a time, I was a teacher....
Our morning routine probably looks pretty familiar to a lot of moms. The baby wakes up first. We change him, feed him and then we play until the toddler wakes up. My husband goes to work. The toddler jumps out of bed ready to play. I try to talk the toddler into...
Editor's note: One month ago, I was on assignment to write about the high cost of childcare and the impact on women's careers. I put a query out on social media, asking for women who wanted to share their stories, and received a flood of responses... way more than I...
I could write a book about how motherhood has impacted my life. The short answer? It has changed every single aspect of my life. Everything I do, I do with my children in mind - from having a healthier lifestyle to what I like to do in my free time (if ever I have...
What has motherhood taught me? I can manifest my dreams! I am incredibly strong. I have so much fun with my son. My inner-child has really come out. I’ve learned to receive help easier. I was always the giver. I know exactly what I want for us. I have never...