When you look back at this picture you might remember the way she clung to you every time the thunder boomed. How she followed you into the bathroom and wouldn’t let you put her down because she was scared of…
Author: boogersandcrumbs
Dear Me, The vows you make today are for life. You will wake up each morning and choose him over and over again. This is no easy feat, for it takes two of you to uphold the same commitment. When…
“A bird cannot hold its perch and fly. Neither can we grasp anything and be free.” – Deborah Adele, The Yamas and Niyamas. Right after this picture was taken, I felt like I was flying as I fell forward out…
Spring has sprung and you may have already started the yard work. My daughter loves helping in the garden and getting her hands dirty. I remember having a fairy garden when I was little and and naming the fairy Sassafras….
1. “Every Little Thing” adapted by Cedella Marley, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Hands down our family’s favorite book. Bob Marley’s daughter has taken his song and turned it into a story that is relatable to kids and teaches a very…
Birthdays used to be all about friends and family, dinner reservations and a night out. This year feels different. Anytime Greg asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday, I kept saying, “I don’t really want to do…
My husband and I try to go on a date at least once a month. It’s so hard with kids to find time for just the two of you, but you owe it your marriage to make the time. Date…
What is the “default parent?” It’s the parent who manages the schedules and appointments, preps and makes the meals, stays on top of the laundry and supplies, responds to all emotional needs, and just knows the routines and where things…
I’ve had my fair share of Sunday Scaries throughout my life. In elementary school, I felt disappointment the last week of summer and in middle school I felt a little bummed when Sundays rolled around. In high school and college…
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and this year I am committing big time to mine. I want to be a more present parent to my daughter and a more present partner to my husband. Living in the moment is…