The last weekend in July, my husband, my oldest daughter, and I all flew to Utah for a quick weekend trip. My parents helped make this trip happen, as they wanted as much family in town as possible for my brother’s wedding on July 25th, and I am super thankful for their help! My husband … More A Quick Trip to Utah Valley
I have been a stepmom officially for just over a year now, but I have played a significant role in my stepkids’ lives for over three. There are a lot of growing pains the come with being a stepmom. You have to learn how to navigate a delicate parenting situation with your spouse. You have to get … More The Hardest Pill to Swallow As a Stepmom
Welcome to Feeding Seven, a little mini-series I’ll do about how I feed our family of seven people, and find joy in it! These meals are so simple and quick that I’m going to type these articles while cooking them. Keeping it short and sweet for you guys! I’m starting off with one of my favorites: baked ranch casserole. I … More Serving Seven: My Favorite, Easy, Kid-Friendly Meals for Our Large Family
I hope they remember the mom that was happy, and not the mom that was at her breaking point. Or at the very least, I hope they remember both. And I hope on those hard nights, those burnt-out afternoons, that I remember the mom that is happy, that I remember that joy is a choice, and that I can find a way to turn up the music and dance through the tears. … More I Hope My Kids Remember the Joy
“Alright, we’ll give you $59.83 in cash or $77.82 in store credit.” “I’ll take the cash,” I replied quietly. I heard the cash register pop open, the rustle of paper bills, the clink-clank of counting change. But my mind was elsewhere. “Here ya go!” the cashier chirped, dropping my bounty in my hand. I didn’t even look … More I Don’t Want To Be Done Having Babies…
I have been divorced for going on four years now, my husband has been divorced for three years, and him and I have been married for just over one year. I have one daughter from my previous marriage (5yo), he has a daughter and a son from his previous marriage (8yo and 5yo), and together, … More 5 Things I Can’t Do with My Kids Thanks to Divorce
This weekend, my brother is getting married in Utah, a good 1,700 miles away from our home in North Carolina. My, husband, my oldest daughter, and I fly out the day the twins turn five months old. But the twins will be staying home, spending four nights with a friend, instead. And yes, I’m looking … More I’m Not a Bad Mom for Leaving My Babies
To say I’m a minimalist when it comes to parenting would be a wild understatement. I found out I was pregnant for the first time when I was only 19. Between that, and the fact that it was during the pandemic, I learned to get by with very little. And honestly, I just don’t see … More What You Actually Need for Twins: 0-3 Months
This Week in Review It was so good to have all five of our kids under one roof again, but wow were we busy! Kevin and I continue to work on opposite shifts, meaning that he leaves as soon as I get home around 3:00pm everyday, and then is gone until close to 11:00pm. Those afternoons and … More Sunday #24: Megan Speaks in Church!!!
Dear Momcozy V1 Pro, I hate you. I fantasize about backing you over with my car on my twin’s first birthday, or whenever I finally work up the courage to dump you, but when I remember how much money you cost, I almost reconsider. Almost. Our relationship started as a blind date. I had never … More An Open Letter to My Breast Pump
Step by Step Parenting 