Well my daughter turned 3 this last week and it was a little upsetting. Of course I want her to grow up, have experiences, live a life that is full and beautiful…but there’s a selfish part of me that wants her to stay exactly as she is. Read More

Of course the natural progression for most toddlers is to go from a crib to a big kid bed. No one ever tells you all the problems that come with this lack of confinement. Read More

The older my daughter gets, the more she loves having friends to play with. It’s always great when she plays with someone just a little older because they act as a leader on how playtime goes. Read More

I remember reading an article when I was pregnant that told a glorious tale about a woman who had potty trained her child by 8 months. In my ignorant state I thought to myself “I too will take this path and have a potty-trained child before age 1.” Read More

I recently put my daughter in a dance class, which I enjoy watching immensely. It is a little like herding kittens. Read More

A pig has always been Olivia’s favorite animal. You could say it was meant to be. Read More

On Mother's Day, you just have to send a card. But sometimes, standing in the card aisle can be overwhelming. This year I lucked out! I found exactly what I wanted to say, and in a short amount of time. Read More

You could say I’m a freshman mom when it comes to select baseball. This is my 10-year-old son’s first year on the team. We’re excited, but I’m still learning how to “get in the game.” Read More

Sometimes it’s nice to getaway. And sometimes you want to getaway with the girls. That’s just what we did last fall. Read More

You want to give your kids some responsibility. And getting the mail seems like an easy enough chore. That is, until the mail, or the mail key gets lost! Read More

Does every kid who runs a race really have to get a ribbon? Or is this a good thing to keep young kids encouraged and positive? Read More

We just bought our four-year-old a new game for his night time potty success! It was his reward for completing his bedtime "potty" chart. Read More

Like many of you, I too have been affected by breast cancer. So I write this today remembering my sister - my best friend. Read More

It was one of the most alarming things my son has ever said to me, "Mom, I can't see out of my left eye." Read More

I was born and raised in Kansas City, but usually when I visit home with the kids, we're so busy with family and friends - we don't get to take advantage of the fun places I enjoyed when I was growing up. Read More