Baby

The soul is shaped by suffering, surrender and survive.

I am young and my baby was “unplanned.” In the last year I bought a house, got married, gained and lost two jobs, gave birth to my first...

When writing papers and when I teach English Language Arts, the concept of “main idea” or thesis is essential. Who remembers the classic...

I feel good- duh-na-duh-na-duh-na-na. For reals- I feel good-so good. Does that mean I felt bad before? Well, maybe not so black and...

In honor of my firstborn son’s first Thanksgiving I dedicate this absolutely silly but sincere poem: For Thanksgiving this November 28,...

In the last two weeks, I’ve faced novel Baby-life challenges: one-planned (a week long trip out of state) and one-unplanned (a big but...

The struggle is real. The caption for repeated picture of a mother displayed on social media: messy bun, dark circles under her eyes,...

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”- Romans...

“The next one is going to be really difficult!” ”In several months he is going to be all over the place and hard to handle!” “I hear boy...

All types of tears washed over last weekend like a 48 hour manifesto of the motherhood rapids riding experience (otherwise know as...

It takes 66 days to form a habit- a little over two months. That’s why little gadgets like air pumps and electric razors come with a ”60...

Now in the mommy club stage of life for the rest of my days- I frequently listen to mommy podcast and read mommy books and articles. I...

As an early childhood educator, I‘ve developed a passion for and enjoymenf of inviting young minds to explore- come touch, look and...

My little love turned one month old recently and I am still in disbelief he squeezed out of my womb and I can stroke his little cheek. ...

SIDS- the most haunting words for a new momma. And the-acronymn-that-shall-not-be-named Is plastered on EVERY purchased baby item,...

The early morning wail that makes ya wonder if your child is secretly the incredible hulk after 2am and makes ya wish for a rooster or...