My daughter is 8 years old, and I can’t be prouder of the little woman she’s becoming. Every day, I know she’s watching me, from how I speak to her to how I treat the people around me. One day, she’ll be a grown woman looking back at her childhood. And I want her to … Read more
Even though pregnancy is a personal and unique experience, you can still learn from other people’s experiences. Learning from people’s experiences will help you to prepare better because you’ll know what to expect and not feel like you’re alone in your world. Honestly, some experiences I had when I was pregnant with my daughter really … Read more
One of the reasons I started this parenting blog was to learn more about parenting myself. I’m not sitting on any moral high horse, looking down at other parents and pretending I have everything figured out. I’m in the parenting trenches with everybody else. That is why I’m particularly excited about this topic. I’m always … Read more
There is a strange adjustment that comes with your daughter becoming an adult. You still remember the little girl who needed you to comb her hair, remind her to eat, and warn her not to touch hot things. But now, that little girl has opinions, responsibilities, and possibly children of her own. She still needs … Read more
Growing up, I wanted a large family. In fact, I used to tell my friends that I wanted eight children. Eight! I honestly don’t know what I was smoking then, but anyway. 😂 Now that I’m grown and have two children of my own, I look back at that dream and laugh because I don’t … Read more