Kate S.
Someday It Will Be Too Quiet
Someday it will be too quiet.
Someday I will miss the noise. The constant clamoring for “mom!” The stories that go on and on and don’t really have a point. The giggles that turn into...
I Want My Life to Be Perfect…And It’s Making Me Miserable
I want my life to be perfect.
I want my children to be happy, confident, and living up to their best potentials. I want everyone to be healthy all the time. I don’t want anyone...
Is It Ok to Be “Good Enough?”
Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the stuff of life. I feel like every area of my life needs improvement. I should be learning more about finances, budgeting, and setting saving goals. I should...
Parenting Is…
As my children get older, I often wonder what kind of parent they think I am. Am I the crabby one who is always annoyed at what a mess everything is? Am I the...
Re-Loving the Name Mom
Remember the first time you were called “Mom?” It sounded so weird, right? Kind of like the first time you were introduced by your significant other as “my wife.” It took some getting used...
Camping with Kids: Getting Comfortable Outside Our Comfort Zone
Last weekend, we did it: we camped for 3 days and 4 nights with our four kids. What started as a whim while I was reading a magazine review of campsites, led to a...
“I’m Not Going to Say It Again” and Other Ridiculous Things We Say On...
It’s summer and we’re on family vacation. It’s just me and my husband, and our four kids ages 7, 5, 2 and 1. We’re experiencing more time together than usual while having less snacks,...
How Do You Vacation?
Finally, this summer I’ve booked a trip for our family of six. We haven’t had a full week away, just our immediate family in…well, ever!
Before now, we have been incredibly lucky to have grandparents...
The Feeling I Miss the Most
It was 6:00 p.m. My husband I sat in the nearly empty restaurant and breathed a sigh of relief. Ah! The feeling of quiet! No chasing around four kids, no cooking or ordering meals...
“Secret” Milestones: The Changes You Never Think to Look For
There are so many milestones I’ve watched for as you grow. I’ve anxiously waited to watch you roll over, then crawl, walk, talk, run, clap, and eat food on your own. I knew the...