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I don't know what it is about bath time that encourages my little monkey to share her day. Not just the 'what did you have for lunch?' or the 'what did you learn at school' conversations. But the moments in her day that are still on her mind. The ones she's proud of, or worried about. [...]
Four years ago I applied to be on a launch team for a book. I thought it would be fun and a short-term project. I'd read a book, say some stuff about it on the internet, and move on with my life. It wasn't the first launch team I applied for, and it wasn't the [...]
There are a few unspoken heroes in my life. You might have them in your own life, as well. They are the kid-less friends, the friends who don’t have littles right now, but who still treat you like you are a person and not just someone’s mom. This thank you letter is for them. Thank [...]
How to cope when your best friend moves away... Isn’t that a catchy title? I wrote the title down in my journal nearly six months ago when one of my closest and dearest girlfriends moved 12+ hours away. I was certain I’d be able to come up with great advice to share with anyone going [...]
The holiday season can bring an array of emotions for many. Excitement. Joy. Love. Hope. After all, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” right? The holiday spirit can be contagious with all of the family events, light displays, and shop local events. It’s easy to quickly fill the calendar up with plans. As [...]
Join us on the weekends in June as we celebrate parenthood from another perspective - the dad side! We've asked some great friends of Bloomington Moms Blog to join us and explore fatherhood, marriage, parenting and life with us. Look for our dad thoughts every Saturday this month! Heading into this year, I caught myself [...]
"In sickness and in health." I used to think that vow was for old people. At my own wedding, I remember fixating on the "for richer or poorer" part. That promise felt more relevant at the time. I was in school ministry and my new husband was finishing up graduate school. I figured there would [...]
Let's be honest for just a minute. My hair is falling out. Not just a little bit, but by the handfuls. If that wasn't enough, after a bout of February-itis, I decided to cut my own bangs. Brilliant! I now have an inch between my eyebrows and my hairline. My stomach is not good. I'm [...]
Yes, grandparenting long distance is much more commonplace these days, and chances are you too are raising your children apart from extended family and loved ones. While pursuing your education or your career may have carried you some distance away from built-in babysitters and your support network, some of the greatest advancements in communication and [...]
Maybe your husband is out town for work. Maybe your partner works nights or weekends and you feel as though you are always on opposite schedules. The childcare, the household responsibilities, the schedules all start to pile up when you mutter that seemingly simple phrase: "I feel like a single mom." Single moms everywhere cringe [...]
