I am a single parent. I’ve done this gig for 3 ½ years, and it’s been an adventure y’all. I think I fear what any single parent fears for their child :: are they set up for success? Are they at a disadvantage in life? Did I do the best I could for them? Are […]
“No Mama, that’s a boy toy! I want the Elsa microphone!” In general, I don’t have many flashes of brilliance as a parent, but one of mine is that I have NEVER bought my kid a toy when she is with me at the store. I have avoided the tantrums, tears and demands of “buy […]
The Sour Side of 3 “Hey M, ok no more My Little Ponies. Let’s go tee tee, take our medicine, and get ready for bed.” “I don’t like you, Mommy. I want a NEW mommy who is nice to me,” with a scowl. “Honey, it’s late. Let’s just go to sleep ok? We’ll cuddle in […]
I love the Heights. I have lived here for 5 years now and it just keeps getting better! The thing that I love about the Heights is that the ever-changing landscape always gives us something new to explore. Not to mention the fact that SO many things are popping up within walking distance of my […]
To preface, my 3 year old daughter came down with a bug and an ear infection Saturday. Perfect timing, right? {Insert eye roll and all the sarcasm font here.} Soooo, we had already been trapped indoors for THREE days when Houston’s Great Ice-aggedon of 2018 hit. The positives? Fortunately I didn’t need to miss work for […]
Resolutions. Like most people I’ve always made them. Like many people I often set goals that are unrealistic or unsustainable. For me I have found that reflecting goes much further in recharging my soul for the New Year. I find lessons to be learned, things I did or didn’t do well, and a clearer sense […]
My Story :: I had my first real eye exam at the age of six and a half. Up to that point, the fact that my right eye sometimes turned in was normal to my family. I found it difficult to focus on tasks like reading and writing, and this was dismissed as having a […]
There has been a lot of hype surrounding the total Solar Eclipse, where the sun, moon, and earth line up. Occurring on August 21st, it’s the first one this century. Unfortunately, those of us in the Bayou City won’t get to experience totality – the moon will cover just 65-70 percent of the sun’s surface […]
It’s July, and it’s hot. Thankfully, I have a delicious, fun solution to the relentless summer heat — ice cream! Let me help you celebrate National Ice Cream Month in Houston with some favorite sweet treat shops around town. I didn’t have any difficulty outsourcing some help {other HMB contributors, my 2 year old, my boyfriend, and […]
I haven’t relied on a single person more than my father to help, guide, and tell me the painful {usually colorful} truth. He has never let me down. Not a single time. He has managed decades of stress, responsibility, and life in the role of Dad. This Father’s Day, the day we honor all fathers, I […]
