Tag: marriage
The Grace of Burnout and a 24-Hour Solo Vacation
If you’re a parent reading this I have no doubt you’re all too familiar with the overwhelming feeling of burnout. This past summer I...
The Wife Behind A Deputy Badge
I am the wife of an Adams County Deputy Sheriff.
My husband is different. He changed. I knew this job would change him, but I...
Finding Our Big Love in the Small Moments
We have a toddler.
He travels.
The kitchen is a mess.
The dog has a vet appointment.
Laundry needs to be done.
I am tired.
The list goes on and...
Remembering You’re on the Same Team: When did marriage get so...
Marriage is so weird, y’all. Am I right?
You just have this one other person that you’ve decided to do life with. And you live...
My Simple Tips to Simplify Life
Mom guilt. It’s something that is so incredibly real. I have the hardest time taking care of myself without a slight feeling of guilt....
When the Baby Rejects Her Father
My daughter was 22-months-old when I wanted to become a single mom. I felt as though it would be easier than what I had...
Marriage is Hard, Too
It's no secret that being a parent is hard work. I see post after post on my newsfeed about the struggles of motherhood. Heck,...
Being Honest About How Things Change as a New Mom
Let me start by saying that in no way am I a parenting expert. My son just turned one, so it would be false...
Date Your Family
When I met my husband, he had a 4-year-old cutie who I fell for, hard and fast. Going on 4 years later, we are married,...
Behind Every Good Mom is a Man Who Does the Dishes
There is nothing I hate more than waking up to a sink full of dirty dishes.
It sets the tone for the whole day and...
The Pros And Cons To A Late Bedtime
I have had this conversation with many moms, discussing the pro and cons to having a child with a late bedtime. As things come...
Why I Married A Man Like My Father
Father's Day brings up a lot of emotions for me. Almost 10 years ago I celebrated what I considered for a long time to...
Love After The Fog {How We Kept Our Marriage Alive After...
Someone recently asked me whether my husband and I had ever gone through a hard time in our marriage.
I chuckled and said, "Oh yeah...
I Wish My Parents Lived With Us
I wish my parents lived with us . . . or maybe next door, or at least in our city, or maybe our state?...