Melissa Laseter
I am just an average mom – working full-time in higher education and raising two precious boys with the help of my partner in crime, the Urban Woodsman. I don’t do anything special, and I am aware of and grateful for my ordinary life. I love Chattanooga and what it has to offer. I love to read life lessons and “light bulb moments” from other people, and I hope to share some of my own along the way!
Embracing Awkward
My most recent post, Embracing Average, is an attempt to take my status in life and understand it more fully. I am average, and I do not see that changing anytime soon. As I’ve...
Embracing Average
I’ve really cornered the market on average. I’m married, with a three bedroom, two bath house, two kids and one dog. I work in education, my husband works in IT, and we make a...
Revitalize and Recharge with Vida-Flo {Review}
Disclaimer: The friendly folks at Vida-Flo were nice enough to gift three of our Chattanooga Moms Blog contributors (Melissa, Beth, and Danielle) with a free IV hydration treatment in exchange for a review. The...
Walking Away: A Lesson in Letting Go
I sat in the car line this morning and I watched a sea of children march into the school from their parents’ cars. Truly, there was only one kid I was watching, and that...
When Breast Isn’t Best: Formula Feeding with a Clear Conscience
Let’s get something out of the way, so you know the direction this post is heading (as if the title didn't give it away): I have two precious boys, ages six and almost five,...
Theme Days Craze
I’m tired, you guys. Wacky Wednesday was the final tipping point.
We picked out an outfit, talked through the details, and I made sure he would be comfortable (because that is the number one factor...
Thank You Notes: Part 2
Dearest readers, many months ago, I wrote a post about people and things in my life who deserved a hearty thank you. Because I am one to celebrate gratitude, I present to you another...
Earning my B.S. in Motherhood
I spend my days immersed in the world of college: schedules, poor test grades, career choices, roommate problems, etc. I see it all, and usually before noon on any given weekday. As I’ve said...
Stories of Love: When Your Story Isn’t Exciting
Our story is not exciting. It will never be a novel or sell out a theater. But it is strong and it is real. It is comfortable. And it is mine. As it turns...
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing
I am a blogger now -- it’s something I’ve decided to take on because I love to write, and at least once a month, I am expected to produce something for you to read...