No, that wasn't a typo. I am totally doing this. I'm sure I will regret this decision. In fact, it was a rather impulsive one, but...

It's been almost 4 weeks since Harper broke her arm. Looking back, the time has gone fast, but at the time, it seemed to move at a snail...

When I first started blogging, I would write posts that I called "Random Ramblings". I'd dish about a pet peeve or something t...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've most likely heard about or even seen Miley Cyrus' performance on the Video Music ...

Not only are my kids eagerly counting down until the last day of school, but I am as well. The past few weeks have been a flurry of school...

Monday was middle school orientation for Emma and the rest of the 5th graders. She was excited. She has spent the past 2 months being extrem...

Everyone always tells you how much joy you'll get from being a mother. "Oh, it's so great. Having kids is awesome. It's so ...

**This post is an adaptation of one that I originally published on 9/11/2011** It's hard to talk about 9/11 without telling our own ...

Ever have one of those weeks where your motivation totally ditches you? Just takes an unexpected hike, and you have no idea how to track it ...

Just the thought of dying Easter eggs fills me with dread. The nasty smell of the eggs, the dye, the vinegar, the water, the practically ove...

I awoke in the middle of the night to a child with seething ear pain. For 2 hours, I consoled her by rubbing her back, kissing her head, and...

Little Harper has been home sick since last Thursday. You read that right. Since December 8, I've had a 5 year old following me all over...

It's hard to talk about 9/11 without telling our own story. Recalling where we were when we heard and remembering our initial reaction a...

I was born and raised just minutes from picturesque Hershey, Pennsylvania. I'd wake to the rich smell of chocolate, and I'd fall asl...

You know that feeling you get when you are weeks away from a vacation? Excitement, and anticipation. You start a countdown weeks before, and...

I've been in denial. I've spent my summer avoiding any thoughts of Harper's going to Kindergarten. I had almost completely forgo...

A few weeks ago on a late Tuesday afternoon, Emma received a phone call from one of her closest friends. She was calling to invite Emma to p...

As busy mothers, we often place the needs of our family before our own. It's not uncommon to schedule well visits and regular dental vis...

Yea, you know what I'm talking about. More and more, I end my day feeling like I've just stepped off the wheel and crawled into my...

I've grappled with this issue for weeks. I've made lists of pros, of cons, of costs. And still, I am questioning my decision. Tomo...