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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...

Advent, the season of anticipating; a time of preparation for my son’s first Christmas: hanging shining lights that hypnotize my rapid...

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,...

Motherhood= the sustaining of a child take away the mother’s self. From womb carrying to breastfeeding you’re baby literally survives...

“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...

Love will hold us together, make us a shelter to weather the storm, and I’ll be my sister’s keeper so the whole world we know that we are...

When a seed burst open to sprout, I always imagined the process rather uncomfortable. With any change there are growing pains. A small...

“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...

At dear friends‘ wedding reception, I attempted to pretend that I am just talkative gal with her silent steady- handed fella.... but at...

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. ...

I am enraptured by blue- my all time favorite color. The open azure sky to the rich turquiose of restless waves inspire freedom and...

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...