It has been a minute since I last wrote. A fifteen month-long, excruciatingly sleep-deprived minute to be exact. Yes there has been some writing here and there (okay to be fair I did write a book in that time...
I can honestly say that navigating my kids’ friendships is wearing me out. The shifting tides of affections and aversions has me both captivated and exhausted. It’s like having a front-row seat at a pint-sized soap opera.
My kids are...
If your family is anything like mine, December was an abundant month. There was no shortage of fun, friends, family, food, or... PRESENTS. But with the holidays now behind us, we've settled back into our normal routines, with normal...
A Poem to My Almost One-Year-Old, My Valentine
Roses are red;
Violets are blue;
Almost a year ago,
you made your debut.
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It was over a week
after the date you were due.
Dark lashes, blue eyes,
and skin so brand-new.
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We thought we had prepared,
but alas had...
It was our second round of IVF. We were fresh off a month of rest and relaxation and thought for sure this would be the cycle we would get that positive pregnancy test. At our IVF clinic, they have...
The high school years can be a difficult and conflicting time for children, or adults . . . or whatever they are at that age. There is an intense desire for independence and responsibility, coupled with the lingering desire...
Who doesn't love taking a peek into the lives of other moms? I know I do. (Maybe that's why I watch so much reality TV!)
Jessie
OK so... first of all let me explain something to you about myself and bags....
I'm going to age myself here, but do y'all remember the song Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler? Yes, I am going back to the 80s folks!
This song reminds me of my grandma. It is about having the...
When I saw him round the bases (backwards) at the baseball field for the first time and high-five his brother, I thought to myself, “Please, please, don’t forget this.”
When I saw my older boy learn to “surf” on his...
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I wanted to reflect on my own breastfeeding journey. After having three babies in under three years, you could say I have a story or two! I hope this encourages you on your...
Your Guide To Charleston
Weekend Events for Kids
The Junior League of Charleston (JLC) Diaper Bank collects, packages, and works with community partner organizations to distribute diapers to the community. For countless...
