Balancing on a Tight String

Balance is a HUGE question mark for parents. Your life just goes from having a gymnast's flexibility to the amount of space on coach on an airplane. Little people aren't as patient as adults can be, are fully dependent on us, and give no importance to our schedule. The younger they are, the more of…

How Simplicity Helps Me Stay a Happy Wife and Mom

My husband and I were getting ready for bed one evening and he said, “Once I take my shower, I will pack my bag.” We were traveling the next day to visit his family. As he stepped into the bathroom, my mind started fuming. “So I got gifts, made the baby’s bag, replenished the diaper…

Lessons From My First Year of Parenting

Growing up, my mom would always tell me that one day, when I had my own child, I would understand. Recently our cutie pie turned one, and my mom just told me, that one day, when I have grandchildren, I would understand. Will I? The student is never greater than the master, but we will…