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...
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...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...












