family

The past couple of days, I have had way less patience than usual. I feel like I am being tested, and my children, along with my husband, are being used in this endeavor. I am apologizing a lot for my wrongs lately, mostly being short-tempered and easily frustrated. Yesterday, our daughter got into the main… Continue reading

Content note: This post includes discussion of childhood trauma, family relationships, grief, and parental loss. Being a mom means kissing boo boos and chasing monsters away. By taking our children into our arms when they are hurt or afraid, we become their safe space. The children then know, even as they grow, we are the… Continue reading

I have been ill all weekend; this has been a bit of a bummer for me because weekends are the only family time we get. As a result, my husband spent two days taking care of me and two small humans, as well as a house and multiple pets. I am sure that was exactly… Continue reading

As everyone has seen in my previous posts, we are a military family. As a result, I have not lived near my parents for almost five years. Guess who came to visit this week?! Yep, my parents, all the way from Georgia just for us! To say I am thrilled is an understatement. Isn’t it… Continue reading

I have been very fortunate to have a great deal of help and encouragement while at our new duty station. We moved back to my husband’s home, giving our beloved babies the opportunity to spend time with nana and papa. Nana and Papa are popular in our household, and the children constantly show a great… Continue reading

When I imagined our children, I envisioned calm, tiny humans who would play nicely and read quietly. Little people who had sweet manners and shared well with others. The darlings I received are a little different. Our two year old is opinionated, boisterous, and enjoys seeing how far she can push the envelope before there… Continue reading

Our daughter has my personality. She is stubborn, strong, independent, fearless, and empathetic. She is also very much her father, cares deeply for others, wants to help everyone, and can make anyone laugh. These wonderful attributes of hers make her a beautiful combination of her parents……however, she is very much her own person. Our little… Continue reading

Some of you may think this post was meant to be party time……it’s not. We are currently potty training our daughter, and if you have never attempted potty training anything (animal or human), well lucky you lol. Our daughter is clever, which leaves so much room for chaos because she is also independent. Currently, little… Continue reading

I am not a fan of crocs. I feel they are impractical because water can get through them and your feet can get cold. My husband loves crocs and our daughter loves whatever her father does. As a result, she has walked around in her father’s shoes for the past two weeks. Three days ago… Continue reading

Everything in my house is clingy! Our toddler clings to me lately like a koala bear to a tree, our son wraps his hand in my hair or shirt to avoid being put down. Even the cats are clingy! Our female black cat will honestly rub her head against my hands if I am not… Continue reading

I have two children. Our little girl is 20 months and our son is 2 months. Yes, they are 18 months apart (well technically 18 months 1 hour and 12 minutes but who’s counting right?) Every day here is an adventure. Our girl is strong, determined, smart, and trying to have her first concussion prior… Continue reading