Remote Schooling and I’m No Longer the Favorite Parent
I know parenting shouldn’t be a competition and it never has in our house. Up until recently I have always been the fun parent, the super relaxed parent, the parent who taught...
Social Distancing and My Crazy Family
My friends, we are living in strange times. When my daughters ask me questions about the pandemic such as…When will school start again? When can we have a playdate? When can we...
I Flooded a Bathroom in Mexico
Have you ever had one of those vacation moments you wish you could take back? One of those hilarious yet embarrassing situations that you still can’t figure out why the universe threw...
My Daughter Cursed in Church
I had one of those moments last Sunday, where as a mom, I was left questioning every parenting ability in my entire body. My daughter, my sweet, good-natured, first born who is...
To Dance or Not to Dance
I’ve written many posts about my youngest daughter's struggle with anxiety. We always try our best to encourage her to try new things even if they are out of her comfort zone....
Why I Hate Spider-Man
Have you ever went through one of those early phases of marriage where your only goal is to pull pranks on your spouse or thoroughly gross them out? Where the highlight of...
A Boring Night in the ER
My husband is the King of self-surgeries. It practically
takes an act of God to convince him to go and see a doctor. If there is a
vitamin, supplement, heating pad or a suture...
Thanksgiving with the Crazies
Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. Anyone who knows
me, knows I love to eat! There is only one day a year that I allow myself to
binge on food and Thanksgiving is...
Dad’s Last River Ride
My family frequented water slide parks on our many vacations
through British Columbia. We were a thrill seeking family. Rain or shine you
would find us riding down the rapids or speed slides of...
Moms Have Superhuman Strength
We are biologically programmed to protect our young. There is something primal about our desire to see our children safely through life. It’s a power, straight from God, that can hold back...