Time flies when you’re having fun!
It’s been too long since I’ve sat down at my computer to write about life. I guess that’s because life has kept me on my toes for the past couple months. The 10 weeks of summer vacation have been a...
View ArticleHow to tell children about 9/11
Every afternoon, as I walk my 6-year-old daughter to our car after picking her up from school, I make a point to ask her about her day. Monday afternoon was no exception, but her response was a bit...
View Article“Mommy did it.”
Just a few days ago, Riley and I were feeling a bit stir-crazy, so we decided to go out to lunch. We hopped in the car and drove down the street to Wendy’s for “chicken and fries!” as my 2-year-old...
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Facing Struggles
I’m back! It goes without saying that I have fallen off the radar for a few months and have failed to stay current with my blog. I have missed sharing my stories and hearing from all those who read my...
View ArticleHandling public tantrums
I have heard fellow moms talk about their kids having tantrums in public. I’ve heard the stories about toddlers throwing themselves on the floor, screaming louder than once thought humanly possible,...
View ArticleIs learning to ride a bike a must?
Learning to ride a bike. It’s a skill all children must learn, right? Just like learning to tie a shoe or button a coat, there comes a time in every child’s life when the training wheels are unscrewed...
View ArticleHomework Help
The beginning of this school year has been a bigger adjustment for our family compared to the past couple years. My husband and I enrolled our second-grader in a full-time magnet program at a new...
View ArticleThe downfall of decorating too early
Fall is hands down my favorite time of year. I can’t get enough of the Salted Caramel Mocha at Starbucks, and I could spend every afternoon in Bath and Body Works smelling the pumpkin soaps and...
View ArticleThe pros of living near family
Since marrying and starting a family, my husband and I have lived hours from our families. We both grew up in the same hometown, moved away to attend UF, and remained in the amazing city of Gainesville...
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Losing a loved one
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve known that my grandma faced many health issues. Despite her waning eye sight, recurring strokes and battle with severe diabetes, she always had a smile on her face...
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