Scene: Marshalls. Approximately 5:15 PM. Tuesday. Shopping needs: 1 black sweater. Actors: 1 very loud, very hungry son. 1 very loud, very hungry, very ornery daughter. 1 very crabby baby. 1 very exhausted mother. Backstory: I’m looking for a black sweater for an upcoming event. Simple enough. We’ve already been...
I took part in one of the most amazing experiences last week. I was asked to give a 45 minute speech on “How Moms Make It All Work”. Honestly, it was one of my proudest moments, because this was the very first time I wasn’t speaking on behalf of my television...
“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,...
Okay, so Adam is teething. Whaaat?! Why do I not remember either of my previous children teething this young? He’s almost 6 months and already has 4 little teeth popping in. Since the teeth arrived so quickly, I didn’t really have time to purchase any teething toys. (Let’s be honest, old...
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...
I’ve been asked a few times recently how I’m able to manage successful-ish mini photo sessions of my 3 and 2 year old. First off, I am not an expert or professional photographer. I am simply a mom who inherited a really nice camera when I got married 5 years ago. My...
