We have two kids under four.
This was bound to happen eventually.
But admittedly, we had never had an explicit conversation about it.
You know, about what should and should not go down the toilet.
All and all, it was a banner night...
I have a really cool job. Well, I have several really cool jobs: swing-pusher, chief-of-snuggling, lullaby-singer....
Outside of being a mama to my little men, I get to use my desire to nurture and to make this world a better...
Do you have a child that fights you on sleep? Baby won't nap? Toddler waking frequently at night? Read all the books but nothing seems to "fit" your child, and your family? It might be time to consider hiring...
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As busy moms, meals are a huge part of our days. We plan. We grocery shop. We prep. We chop. We execute. And every night, dinner must be served....
One of my fears of being a “boy mom” was not being able to relate or have a good bond with my kids.
I taught 5th grade for many years and I was worried my kids would be like many...
A couple months ago, I wrote a post about my children ruining me. And it's completely true. We are totally ruined physically, mentally, emotionally. We know the cost of motherhood, and we choose it over and over again. It...
Balance. It is something we as mommas strive for, yet I wonder if it is something that really exists.
For a long time, I thought about what balance looked like for me and my family. My circumstances have changed a...
Adoption is a wonderful thing, but carries the weight of grief and trauma as well. November is National Adoption Month, and I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to be an adoptive parent pursuing adoption ethically.
My husband...
This week is going to be tough and a bit overwhelming. I want to crawl back under the covers and hide in my dreams. Why? This week we relinquish parental rights of our 7-year-old daughter. Most adoption blogs have...
It was a quiet afternoon in late August 2015. In my desire to stay connected with my community back home in Des Moines, I scrolled through my Instagram and Facebook feeds like my life depended on it. Almost as...
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Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
