Category: A Mommy’s Life

I’ve written a lot about traveling as a family and most of the time, our trips go well.  We’ve figured out how to make family travel easier and less stressful for our family even as we’ve …

I’m a mommy to four and have been at this parenting thing for over seven years but that certainly doesn’t make me an expert.  I definitely don’t have all the answers and I am by …

There are a lot of preemie babies in my life and I have to say, their mommies are some of the most amazing women I’ve ever met.  Their strength and resiliency are truly astounding.  So, …

When I think of Fall, I think of the cool weather setting in, a gentle breeze blowing the yellow, red and brown leaves off the trees; the fall of my childhood in Colorado.  I think …

This week we FINALLY made it back to Colorado.  It doesn’t seem like that long since we were last here, but in reality it’s been 15 months since the last time my feet were on …

You take the kids out to a quick lunch after shoe shopping because you realized when packing for your trip tomorrow that neither of your daughters has cold-appropriate shoes to take and as you pull …

I’ve become oddly fascinated with all the silly “National” days.  Maybe it’s because I like having a reason to celebrate every day, even when I’m having a terrible day.  It also provides me with inspiration …

If you’ve been following along with my journey for awhile, you’re sure to know that our latest little guy, Pipsqueak, was full of surprises.  Not only was he an unexpected surprise but he was also …

Dear Husband, Be forewarned, today didn’t go as planned.  Know that you’re not going to like what you see when you walk in the front door, other than your children’s smiling faces and your two-year …

It seems to be ground zero of the mommy wars: breast vs. bottle.  Is formula really that much worse?  Who decides when breast is not best for a mother/baby pair?  What if a mommy can’t …