Last weekend I got the first glimpse of our new normal. All the things have begun. Back-to-school nights have come and gone, fall soccer is in full . . .
Sibling Drama Fest: 5 Tips to Keep Your Sanity in Check
I think it was around August 1st when the official mood in our house took a hard left turn. The newness of summer had worn off, vacations had been . . .
Teen Talk Tuesday: Lessons from Camp
Soooooo, Teen Talk Tuesday took a brief hiatus in July, but for good reason: the teen in my home was gone for the majority of the month. First on our . . .
Teen Talk Tuesday: Tech
Post-pool date, I caught up with my girl about tech. I asked her about the nature of her relationship with her phone, how she's going to deal being . . .
Teen Talk Tuesday: Change and How to Deal
Spent a little one-on-one with my girl today talking through the topic of change and transition which is just flat out hard no matter what kind of . . .
The Privilege of the Preteen Years
My kid wore a dress to school yesterday. Her first of the year. Trying to pull my jaw off the floor, I calmly told her she looked great. And when she . . .
Why I Gave Myself a Motherhood Mental Health Day
Over the weekend—yes, Mother's Day weekend—I went away by myself for a night. Sounds kind of counterintuitive, I know. Didn't I want to wake up on . . .
Everyday is Not a Party
I remember the exact day—the exact moment—when I realized I didn't have to keep pushing. It was August 19, 2016, the day after my birthday, and my . . .
Photo Editing Tips for Photographer Wannabes (Like Me!)
Y'all a professional photographer I am not. I don't shoot in manual. I don't have the best lens. I make a ton of amateur mistakes. But I've worked . . .
Keeping the Kids Alive
About once a week, our kids eat hot dogs for dinner. Another night, it's grilled cheese sandwiches. Every Friday is pizza for supper. It's not . . .
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