Alive Day: The Reason Our Family Celebrates a Bullet to the Brain
13 years ago today Sergeant Jesse Rice and Staff Sergeant Shane Becker were on duty in Iraq with the U.S. Army when an insurgent pulled out a pistol and shot them both. The details of the report were grim: 2 men shot. 1 in the head, 1 in the shoulder, 1 KIA. One minute you’re […]
Surviving Social Isolation :: Tips from an Introvert Mom
I never imagined a day when being an introvert would be so popular. Hah! Okay, maybe not popular, but the times of social distancing and quarantining yourselves are here. So, now everyone is wondering what introverts do for fun, right?! As an introvert Mom who has also spent plenty of time socially distancing myself and […]
Dearest Cocomelon :: A Thank You Note from a Tired Mom
Dearest Cocomelon (formerly ABCtv), Thank you from the bottom of my oh.so.tired. heart. Where do I begin? Sometime in the blur of the last two years of my first daughter’s life, my husband went to YouTube in search of something not terrible to show her on tv. He stumbled upon one of your 34-to-37-minute masterpieces, […]
Memphis Neighborhood Egg Hunt
Memphis families may not be able to attend some of our favorite egg hunts (including our very own awesome one we hosted last year!), but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun this Easter! Luckily, with the help from our local communities, we can go on an egg hunt while still practicing social […]
Twins :: Are you Sure you Want Them?
Part I: Twins I have a set of 7 year old twin boys. And these past 7 yeas have been a roller coaster ride. Whenever someone approaches us in public, they say, “Awwww, they’re so handsome. I wish I had twins. You know twins run in my family!” First of all, no ma’am; you’re a […]
Listen to a Podcast :: 20 Family-Friendly Podcasts for Surviving Coronavirus
Here in Memphis, we’re in full-blown Coronavirus quarantine mode (and if you’re not, you should be!). It’s common knowledge that it’s in the public health’s best interest to stay home (if your work allows), socially distance yourself and your family from others, only leave to attain essentials, and wash your hands. Big chain stores, local […]
The Day I Admitted Something was Wrong, I Found my Strength.
To be honest, looking back, it hurts to admit how long it took me to own the fact that I had postpartum depression. And that this had come to affect not only me, but those around me. It took me sitting in my boss’ office, facing the fact that my beloved career was at stake, […]
Cooking with Kids :: Kid-Friendly Recipes
Last week my seven-year-old washed an entire sink full of dishes AND the pots and pans. He is a master dishwasher! Hallelujah! Not only does he have a new chore, but he is now officially initiated into kitchen life. Since he was a wee one, he has been hanging near me while I cook. I […]
I Won’t Homeschool During the Quarantine and Here’s Why
In the midst of this quarantine I find myself panicking about the smallest things. This morning I remembered that our printer isn’t coming until Friday and I started to get all anxious about not being able to print off worksheets and activities. I am not even sure what makes me think that my kids will […]
How To Cook Without Really Trying
When you are responsible for feeding little (and not so little) people day in and day out, the process can get overwhelming and daunting. You may find yourself in a rut. And in this current atmosphere, you may feel a certain amount of anxiety. Some days you may be able to pull off a full […]