I always wanted a big family with lots of kids. Only children either want what they grew up with or what they didn’t get to experience as a child. 50/50, right? Well, as an only child, I was always in the camp of wanting a loud house with builtin playmates....
“You have your hands full.” Five words I hear almost daily. From the post man. From the grocery store cashier. From a passer-by at the park. I always look down at my entourage and say, “Sure do. Full hands. Full heart.” When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter,...
I blinked. And you turned 4. Your curiosity and kindness amaze me. Your inquisitiveness keeps me on my toes, constantly searching for more logical answers to your tough questions. “Why does the sun shine in the winter if it’s cold outside?” “What exactly is a year, mommy?” You are extremely...
A couple weeks ago, I shared a picture of Luke and Eden hugging to my Instagram account. I captioned it: “Growing up an only child, I never knew what it was like to love a sibling. THIS is everything.” The picture really had me thinking about my somewhat unique situation....
Naming a child ain’t easy. There are so many ridiculous things to take into consideration. To name a few: Does the name rhyme with fart, fat, whale, skunk, pig, or anything else the kids will pick up on the playground. Are you okay with the nickname? Growing up Shanisty, I...
If you haven’t heard…I am pregnant with baby #3, 23 weeks along to be exact. I’ve been asked a lot if it was planned. Eh, are any pregnancies really planned?! Needless to say, we are excited and now that I’ve hit the halfway mark it’s starting to feel real. I’ve been wanting...
