Playing With Tampons (Controlled Distraction)

This article was originally posted on TheBLT while I was a guest columnist. I walked into the bathroom the other day and was surprised to see something laying in the sink: two brand new tampons puffed full of water. Once I recognized what they were, I laughed. I remembered that I let my daughter play with them the night before. I don't typically make it a habit to waste hygiene products, but...

The Prodigal Son

“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put...

Let It Go

The full article was originally posted on TheBLT, where I'm a guest columnist. When you're in the sea of adulthood and you're getting slapped in the face by wave after wave, it can seem impossible to keep your head above water. We all get stressed in life; we all get overwhelmed sometimes. As a human and as a parent, you have to find ways to earn that "mom of the year" mug without going to jail...

Welcome, Max!

I had some posts in the last couple months of my pregnancy that never made it past the "draft" phase. This is more than forgivable, considering everything going on. With that being said, I think I can make it back into the blogging world now. So 90s, so fetch. Welcome to the world, Max Bennett! He arrived on September 1, 2016, weighing 8 pounds & 13 ounces, at 21 inches long. Our entire...

June Favorites

It's not rocket science. It's not even financially lucrative, since no one pays me to tell you what I'm into lately. Actually, no one pays me to tell you anything at all. Wait, why do I even have a blog? Regardless, I've put together a little list of things I'm diggin'. Things I want or have used like crazy or have recently discovered and loved.   1. This adorable little baby mermaid...

[Insert Crying Emoji Here]

The great thing about the baby-birthing industry is that you know your doctor will be there when you need them. The not great thing about the baby-birthing industry is that you aren't your doctor's only patient, and them being there when one of their patients needs them might mean you find yourself making two trips to the city just to find yourself waiting for your doctor to return from birthing...

The Princess & the Pee

This article was originally posted on TheBLT, where I'm a guest columnist. My princess certainly doesn't need anyone to save her—maybe not even me. If my almost-two-year-old daughter could talk, I think she would've already taught herself to read and write. If she could write, I think she'd be running a blog dedicated to educating the toddlers of the world on the best ways to gain independence....

Month in Moments: June

A few shots from my Snapchat story when I did my glucose test.  And I did pass, with flying colors! Anniversary date night! ...

30 Weeks i.e. I Waddle Now

The weeks have become months, at this point. I have come to terms with the fact that I'm a wee bit complain-y. Isn't it my right or something? Anyway, I truly feel like this kid could bust out of my stomach with each stretch. My abs aren't as tough as they were before I had Maya, so my stomach muscles are pretty much useless at this point. Maya is more active than ever, and I am exhausted. My vehicle...

Pet Fever

Currently, we have no pets, including the mouse we recently encouraged to be with Jesus. I'll be the first to admit that this is the easier, cleaner, cheaper alternative to letting animals live with you. I also have a child (and a half), and I don't think letting children live with you is a responsible choice, either. However, we're humans and we want love and companionship, so we do what we...