Marriage + Relationships

It’s ten minutes past their bedtime and my husband walks in from work wearing gym shorts. Again. …and they are dripping with sweat. I am almost certain that he left in slacks. You would think that maybe doing some push ups here with...

Pre-quarantine, I celebrated Galentine’s Day for the first time. Galentine’s Day is a gal pal get together to celebrate women and friendships. After almost talking myself out of hosting the festivities, I was happy I pulled through and celebrated...

When you're younger you don't think much about the worth of your friends, but once you hit a certain age everything is put into perspective. In the last year, I've been reminded multiple times how precious these relationships are. The...

So here it is, fall. The leaves are turning, the weather is cooling down, most people are gearing up happily for the holiday season. Except, you're not most people. Your mood is not lighthearted nor full of good cheer....

Nice guys finish last. This feels true sometimes, well, honestly, most of the time. I wish I could tell my sons it wasn't so. In a world where power and position over others seem to be the holy grail of manhood, I...

Do you remember the days before children? When Valentine's Day meant your partner spoiled you with roses and fine jewelry? Maybe they showered you with attention and took you out to the fanciest restaurant in town. Date nights involved...

As I watch my son play with his wooden trains that were once mine, I can’t help but smile and think about my childhood. When he pulls his wooden Radio Flyer wagon down the street I think about when...

“You’re eating Christmas dinner at Waffle House?!” my mom texted, in reply to a photo I sent of my infant gnawing on a plastic coffee creamer cup last December 25. Well...yes. In my sweats, actually. While my daughter uses her...

Confession: When the doorbell rings unexpectedly, I go into ninja mode. I freeze. I tiptoe. A cold sweat breaks out on my forehead. Like Pavlov's pups, the ringing of the bell results in an automatic response from my kids--absolute...

My kiddos have been extremely lucky/spoiled to have visited Disney Parks more than a few times. And I'm so glad that we hit those "magical" years (between 3-7 in my opinion) when princesses and characters are real and Mickey...