As I listened to my favorite oldies radio station, the song “what is love” came on. I instantly began singing along but found myself wondering about love for quite some time after the song ended. I tried to define love and realized that I was stuck between believing love is a feeling and believing it … Continue reading “What is love”
To the woman who will marry my son…
On September 23, 2018, a beautiful baby boy was placed on my chest and I thought I could never love something anymore than I did at that moment. Two weeks have flown by since that day and somehow with each day my love for that little boy has grown with every passing second. It’s hard … Continue reading To the woman who will marry my son…
Don’t let your kids become a**holes
If you have been following my blog for anytime now, you know I am weeks away from being a first time mommy. I know what you are thinking, "how can this girl be giving parenting advice when her baby isn't even here yet." You are right, I am not a "parent" just yet. However, I … Continue reading Don’t let your kids become a**holes
Take time to build your marriage before having kids
As I was rearranging our "vacation wall" I grew incredibly sad and wasn't sure why. Then it dawned on me: We are so close to welcoming our Baby Boy, Tripp and I am so ecstatic! As delivery day nears, however, there has been this sadness weighing on my heart. I love the life my husband … Continue reading Take time to build your marriage before having kids
My dogs taught me how to be a parent!
We have all heard the saying "a dog is a man's best friend," but I like to say "a dog is a woman's first baby." Meet my babies- Kallie (left) and Kahlua (right). I never realized how much these 2 taught me to be a parent until I became pregnant. I have learned how to … Continue reading My dogs taught me how to be a parent!
Confidence during pregnancy
I am the last of three children and only girl in my family. My brothers were the BEST big brothers- they protected me, loved me, supported me, and ALWAYS looked out for me. I absolutely loved having two older brothers. We had great relationships with each other and often teased one another (it was always … Continue reading Confidence during pregnancy
One women’s growing belly is another women’s sorrow
“Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors, and fight battles nobody knows about.” Anyone who has a Facebook knows that once you hit your mid 20s most of your news feed is either filled with engagements, weddings, or pregnancy announcements. While I love scrolling through … Continue reading One women’s growing belly is another women’s sorrow
My husband will always be above my children.
The love I have for my baby boy (who will be here in about a month) is the most indescribable love I have ever felt. I can't even fathom how much more I am going to love him once he is here and I can hold him, kiss him, feed him, rock him and all … Continue reading My husband will always be above my children.
Why I want to be a Becky Katsopolis in a world of Lorelai Gilmore’s.
If you were to ask me at 28 years old who my best friend is, without a doubt my mother would come to mind. She is all the traits you want in a friend- loyal, honest, fun to be with, and always there no matter what time of day or what situation I'm in. If … Continue reading Why I want to be a Becky Katsopolis in a world of Lorelai Gilmore’s.
I have to push out a WHAT!?!
Alright, mommies, If you are like me, the first thing you did when finding out you are pregnant (besides telling your husband) is download a bunch of "baby apps" that tell you all about your baby at every week. It's so cute in the beginning. Reading about baby as the size of a sesame seed, … Continue reading I have to push out a WHAT!?!

