If you're like me, the dire need to have everything done and go a certain way can be overwhelming and exhausting. I use the word need because, although it may seem like a want to outsiders, such OCD behavior isn't necessarily a choice....
Adoption. Big word with lots of attachments. When I googled ‘adoption’ today I got 296,000,000 results. That’s about how it felt when we started on our adoption journey. Overwhelming, confusing, and a bit exciting! Here’s a breakdown of the beginning steps we went through,...
Caleb was "the new kid" in school this year as he entered second grade, so I wanted to give him that extra little smile on the first week of school. After some thinking about it, I came up with...
In my daughter’s 21 months of life, she has taken NINE round-trip flights. I’m sure there are plenty of people who think I’ve lost my mind for flying with an infant, now toddler, so frequently, but I’ve learned so...
Moms, let's get real. . . Deciding where to send your children is tough! Whether it's daycare, preschool, public school, or private school, these are the places where your child will grow, develop, feel nurtured, and spend a large...
Everyone has an idea in their mind about how having kids will go. You make a birth plan, take classes, read books, and you just know that breastfeeding is going to be the best experience of your life. And...
A common refrain my friends and I heard when we were new moms was the ominous “just wait” comment. It could refer to our kids’ next milestones, an upcoming phase, or the possibility of adding a second sibling to...
Raise your hand if you enter the week feeling rested, accomplished, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way!
Anyone?
Bueller?
I'm with ya. Sunday should be a day of rest, but what mom can rest while taking care of kids...
AROUND Collin County
A Roundup of Toy Stores in Collin County
Local toy stores curate some of the best brands and unique products. Oftentimes the quality of toys surpasses what's found in a superstore.
