“Honey, go home. You haven’t slept more than a few hours in five days. I’ll stay with him. Surgery is scheduled for 8 am. You need to sleep when you can,” murmured my husband. Tipping the newborn scales at 10.5 […]
My Mommy Mess-Up Moment
Feb22
It’s been one of those weeks. I’ve been overwhelmed, struggling with discouragement and down right exhausted in my mothering, so I revisted a post that I wrote earlier and claiming this truth. It’s been awhile since I’ve messed up as […]
Little by Little: Life Lesson for Moms and Kids
Aug17
Within a few weeks, kids everywhere will be back in school. Whether one schools at home or structured in the classroom, I find that the start of the school year gives way to a plethora of opportunities that just begs […]
How a Magazine Outted My Age & What I am Doing About It
Jun28
Last week, a reader left a comment. “Jen, I just opened up my new issue of All You magazine and saw you featured. How Cool!” It was at that moment that I realized I had not yet renewed my subscription […]
How did Mother’s Day Begin?
May4
Celebrating the gift and honor of motherhood can be traced back throughout history. In the US, however, it began as one daughter’s desire to share the legacy her mother instilled. So, I thought this little bit of history might be […]
