Ages + Stages

Almost as soon as we were handed our youngest son, we were mostly left alone. The nurses didn't dive in with helpful suggestions on holding our little one, swaddling him or getting him to latch for the first time. About day two of being in the hospital, I realized it was because this was baby number four for us

Before you balk, my mom has cheated death more times than I can count. She knows this. Everyone who knows her knows this. I joke with her all the time that I’ll be putting this or that in her eulogy....

The little things are what matter most.  We tend to think the big moments matter more, such as the extravagant birthdays, holidays, graduations and vacations.  Surprisingly, it’s the little, seemingly unimportant, things that are done time and time again that our...

This is the time of year that I love to climb into bed with a good book. Cool evenings are perfect for curling up under soft sheets and sipping a cup of tea while I read. Here is what...

  When you become a parent I truly believe it is important to leave your kids, especially when they’re young. If you’re married, then I believe it is completely crucial to leave your kids. I’m not talking about abandoning your...

Sometimes as a mom, I can feel 13 all over again: awkward, unprepared, and embarrassed. When my daughter started middle school, we made the decision to send her to a school that was located in the next neighborhood over,...

It was a normal day. We had just come back from some late morning errands. I got everyone back in the house and lunch started. Driving home, we were discussing everyone having dinosaur nuggets. Enthusiasm and cheer erupted from...

You want to know what I never get tired of? Birth Stories. I've never heard a birth story that I didn't find totally fascinating.  They're all like a season finale of Grey's Anatomy -thrilling, intriguing and there's always some little...

Winter is upon us! Are you tired of the cold and snow already? We have created this guide to help you combat the cabin fever. There is always something going on in Colorado Springs and we want to keep...

I have to write something. I don’t know what to write. I’ve already asked for extensions on previous submissions and I can’t just make a habit of that. It’s a busy holiday weekend and my schedule is chock-full of due dates. My head...