Let’s Stop Assuming
“You should never assume. You know what happens when you assume. You make an ass out of you and me because that's how it's...
There’s a Mom Hack for All of Us
When I became a mother in 2003, I had the same concerns as any other new mom: Is my baby healthy? Is he eating...
I Didn’t Want You
Today is my daughter's fourth birthday. Every year, I reflect on the previous year we had together and the differences she has made in...
Give it Time
I attended a baby shower a couple weeks ago. At the sign in table, there were slips of paper for guests to write down...
“It Gets Easier” and Other Platitudes I Hate
“It gets easier,” I hear as my baby cries in my arms while the toddler tries to escape my reach in the store. “They...
Week One of Foster Care :: My Eyes Were Opened
I never expected to be a foster family. I honestly never gave it a thought. I still don’t really remember how it came up...
Leaving Out Big Brother: The Dark Side of Parenting
When my oldest son was born, he was my everything. I was in awe of his tiny features, meticulously documenting each milestone that he...
In + Around Knoxville
Chasing Waterfalls In East Tennessee
It is that time of year to get wet and wild! The heat is rising and summer is waning. To help you beat the...
