Teen years bring so many new milestones. From my oldest getting his very first job to busy weekend events and the constant gaming—it’s definitely a ride. ​My patience isn’t always the best in the mornings. One is a total early bird ready to go, while my younger son is the "five more minutes&

You’re doing great. (Even if you didn’t say it to yourself.) This one’s for the reheated coffee, the mismatched socks, the 90 seconds of silence, and the “5 more minutes” we mean for us. Cover us in sunshine—and in the benefit of the doubt. Swipe for the tiny moments we’re crowning today. No adv

Motherhood isn’t always the easiest thing. It can be so many things all at once. There is so much more I could add to these slides, but that would be a whole other chapter to read! 📖 ​Does being an 'imperfect' mom ever bother you? I mean, we all have things we’re working on every day. 🤍

The slides say it all. #grievingjourney #momlife #grieve #busymom #fyp

We’re usually homebodies by choice, lately. Honestly, it’s just easier on my sanity and nicer for her to be in her own space where she can truly relax. Typical toddler life! ​But today we didn't have a choice—she had to come along for her brother's dentist appointment. I was bracing myse

When you give your toddler the freedom to explore and learn through play, it can be a lot of fun. I love seeing her use her dinosaurs or other toys in her pretend play and exploratory play. #toddlermom #toddler #momlife #toddlerlife #playlearn

If you or your kids have taken some classes, what were they, and how did you like them? I love that our community education offers a variety of classes, and local businesses offer classes through our community ed. I used to be so shy, and when my 19-month-old was born, I decided to try and go

The "magic" of Christmas often comes with a side of sensory overload. Between the loud toys, the wrapping paper mountains, and the constant "Mom, look!", it’s easy for everyone’s nervous system to hit a breaking point by noon. ​This year, I’m prioritizing peace over perfection. H

​Toddlers can't communicate like we do, so every unlikable thing they do is for a reason. It's so crucial to stay calm and not yell at them, or bite them back, or scream back at them because we are their role models. We model the behavior they are learning. #meandbaby #toddlerdevelopm