Jennifer
From one Teacher to Another: You are the Phoenix
Exhaustive. Unsustainable. Often defeating. We smile on camera as the Google Classroom we carefully constructed seems to burn all around us, our bitmoji mocks us with its posed perfection that resists execution of commands...
A Necessary Discussion: Mommy, Why Are You Crying?
Earlier this month, I had to speak with my babies about running away from gunfire. I know I'm not the only momma that had to do that recently. It feels as if there is...
A Mother’s Love – Do you see it?
Now is the time
Embrace every moment
Very soon
Everything will be different.
Remember these days.
Even though you feel weary, fret not -
Nothing you do is worthless.
Daughters and sons learn from you -
Soon they will see that this...
A Mother’s Love: Everything Has Changed
Our RGVMB contributor Jenn shares some great poetry with us for National Poetry Month, inspired by her motherhood journey!
An image on a sonogram — tears leave your vision blurred,
With its beating heart and open...
From Mine to Ours: Before Kids vs. After Kids
Cooking and working out were always my go-to activities. It was "me time." These were the things in the world of crazy kids, demanding work schedules, and ever-encroaching deadlines that I felt I could...
Slow Cooker Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Late night? Got a slow cooker? Don't want to have to worry about lunch or dinner tomorrow? Try my super easy (super cheesy!) Chicken Enchilada Soup. January is National Slow Cooker Month, after all!
Be forewarned...
Song for a Newborn Mama
You are my sunshine
I am so tired. He has been the easiest newborn we've had, but boy - I forgot how exhausting the first few weeks can be. He eats pretty much every hour,...
Baby Got Me Walking from Side to Side: 3rd Trimester, 3rd Baby, 3rd REAL...
Dear Arianna Grande, please excuse me for (loosely) interpreting some of your song lyrics to fit my current state of affairs...But girl — during the third trimester of any pregnancy, women everywhere know what...
Mom Confession: I’m not perfect, and I’m not sorry.
My three-year-old's honest confession:
"I'm mad at you. I don't want to be happy ... but I love you."
His scowl as he spat these words at me was so fierce it took me aback. My...
Parenthood: The (Roller Coaster) Ride of a Lifetime
Attention ladies and gentlemen, thank you for choosing to ride the Ultimate Thrill Coaster - PARENTHOOD! Please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. The ride can get a bit...