The decision to start a family in your twenties is not all that uncommon, but for some reason, I never thought I might make the decision to stop growing my family in my twenties, too. At only twenty-six, that decision feels impossibly heavy. … More “Are You Having Anymore Kids?”
Maybe there’s a season of my life waiting for me in the future where I will get to be a stay-at-home mom again, and when that season comes, I’ll welcome it. But for now, I love my life and my motherhood journey for exactly what it is right here in the present. … More The Guilt of Wanting to be a Working Mom
With the birth of my twins right around the corner, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the first time I gave birth. Not only has it been over five years, so I’ve forgotten a lot, but I also don’t really have it well documented anywhere. Honestly, I didn’t do a fantastic job of documenting any … More My Birth Story with My Firstborn
When my husband and I found out that we were expecting, we knew that this meant not just a big change in our lives, but in the lives of our three children, as well. Especially when we found out it was twins, we wanted to make sure that our kids were somewhat prepared for what … More 5 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a New Sibling
This past summer, I became crushed by the reality that those days of independence I used to wish for are here, and suddenly, I don’t want them anymore. Now I am facing a whole new realm of milestones that were not on the forefront of my mind when she was born. … More The Milestones I Wasn’t Prepared For
It’s impossible for anyone to give 100% to parenting and 100% to their relationship and 100% to school and 100% to work and 100% to their health, simultaneously, all the time, every day. In fact, that’s a fantastic recipe for burn out! But balance isn’t about control; it’s about adjusting when life throws something new at you. … More Balancing Motherhood with Law School
In a world that is constantly trying to sell us solutions to problems we didn’t even know existed, and fill our homes with noise and clutter and chaos, I believe one of the best gifts we can give our kids is the gift of quiet, simple play time that allows them to unlock their creativity and use their imagination. … More 5 Easy Screen-Free Activities for Kids
My first chapter of parenting was very different from one I had ever dreamt up as a kid. Although there were many unique challenges I faced during pregnancy and my first few years of motherhood, there are three that stand out as the hardest. … More The Hardest Parts of Becoming a Mom at 19
This post is in honor of my mom’s birthday, because I don’t have much to give other than what I can make or write with my own two hands. Happy birthday, Mom! I remember my first night at college like it was yesterday. My family all flew out to Hawaii with me to help me … More Lessons from My Mom
I snapped my laptop shut and let out a long sigh, relieved to be done with school work for the day. I was ready to get started on laundry and get things ready for bedtime, when I heard clapping, followed by: “Yay, mommy is done with homework! Can you play with me now?” My heart … More What I Hope My Daughter Sees
Step by Step Parenting 