TODDLER
Before I became a mother, my priorities were out of whack. I was in the Navy, but was more focused on being young and going out. I knew I had a steady paycheck already, and the thought of going back to college and working on my education daunted me. Once I became...
My mom Diane Todd Yates was born on the 4th of July and died on Christmas. When she died, I was nowhere close to ready to have a memorial for her. I wouldn’t even bring her ashes into my house. The ashes lived in my Jeep for six months and drove around town with me...
Motherhood changed my life and shaped me into a woman I never imagined I would be. I discover a new thing about this woman every day. Motherhood has not only taught me patience and compassion, it has taught me the true meaning of unconditional love and a determination...
Motherhood has taught me SO much. Mostly, to be kind to myself - things will never, ever be perfect, and that's ok. Being a parent is about constantly evolving and growing within. It's about growing with and through our children, to be the best version of...
Motherhood has been a complete whirlwind. I went from a very well organized spontaneous young woman who had tons of time for herself and her husband to learning how to be (me) all over again. Having to care for my daughter has been such a privilege and a huge...
There came a point in my life where the deep desire to make a difference in someone else’s life became an intense priority. I found myself as a single mother of two young children, going back to school to improve the future by way of teaching children. But still I...
Ironically, after I filmed this segment, my threenager gave me a run for my money, all day long... as if to remind me that she's the reason I got this TV gig in the first place. Here's my latest spot on Colorado's Everyday Show!
Sleep deprivation can get the best of you... it can make you crack, it can make you cry. It can also make you do ridiculous things that are nothing short of hilarious. As long as the kids are alright, go ahead and roll with it. The blurred...