Happy New Year! Another decade has come and gone! As I begin my 5th decade, I am excited to announce that this year I have NO resolutions! Yep, no resolutions! I’m not going to say that I will lose 10 pounds, I’m not putting running a marathon on my list, and I’m not putting a variety […]
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Dear Middle Child … I want you to know that you are loved beyond measure. You are a ray of sunshine and hope…of maturity and practicality…of understanding and acceptance. You my love are one amazing kid. God has big plans for you my munchkin and I can’t wait to see where they take you. My […]
When was your last meaningful instance of human connection? When was the last time you actually spoke to somebody on the phone instead of a text? When did you last have a meaningful conversation where you spoke into the phone, the other person responded and you continued this back and forth banter for some time? […]
I should start this post by saying that TJ’s, yes we are on a nickname basis, has not paid me or given me free groceries for sharing my love for them. But alas…I am a Trader Joe’s fan! And since I love any excuse to dabble into poetry, here is a little poem from me […]
While this post is sponsored by our friends at Code Ninja, the thoughts and words are uniquely our own. Do your kids light up when playing Roblox or Minecraft? Do they marvel at the idea of building robots or flying drones? Kids are becoming expert users of technology at younger and younger ages. Wouldn’t it […]
Father’s Day is just days away, and this week a few Houston dads have graciously contributed their thoughts on parenting. Today, Alejandro G., husband of Houston Moms Blog’s own contributor Maria, reflects on love, loss and how the winds of change in his own life made him the father he is today. How many of us […]
This is the story of the day I turned a corner in my womanhood. This is the story of the day I finally put my big girl panties on and went in for my first mammogram. Insert the I just got my boobs really squished face here! I am 39, so not quite of “official” […]
I have a confession to make. I’m just going to go ahead and say it. I love my kids. With every fiber in my being. Wait for it. That’s not the actual confession. Read on. Like most moms, I would do anything for them. Wait in line at crazy early morning hours to get a […]
I am a self proclaimed city girl. I love the noise, subways, taxis and all of the intricacies of the big city. I love to see people walking everywhere and restaurants full until the wee hours. I love the hustle and bustle. So when my then boyfriend and now husband of 16 years told me […]
