Rebecca Heid
How Do I Get Off The Breastfeeding Train?
So, it is time to start the weaning process for my amazingly adorable and stubborn two-year-old. Like her sister before her, she fell in love with the "Beebees" from the very first moments after...
Returning To Work, Finally
Bringing work back into a stay-at-home mom’s routine is like trying to shape three-day-old playdough into something recognizable. The hard, crusty bits take forever to fold into the soft inner layer, and by the...
The Balance Of Yes And No
Throughout my life, I've gone through many stages of ups and downs emotionally. When I'm in an up, I'll say yes to everything and be excited by the prospects that affirmative presents. When I'm...
Preparing For Summer
*Let me preface this post by saying that we are extremely blessed and lucky to even be considering so many plans. We are extremely thankful for this year's blessings!*
Am I the only one that...
Mom And Dad Aren’t Ready For The Rigors Of Potty Training
It's time. Mom knows it is. Dad knows it is.
Our two-year-old has been telling me for months that she is, in fact, ready. She uses the correct vocabulary, has started doing the deed whilst...
Moms Need To Have Their “Thing”
My mother spent an hour or two every other day in a tiny neighbor-owned gym in the middle of nowhere North Georgia. She was often alone, building a muscular body whilst keeping herself sane...
Colors In Our Life
We recently journeyed to Ohio, where we stumbled into gorgeous fall colors I've not seen here in Chattanooga for what feels like a dozen years. For those five days with my cousins, surrounded by...
Chores For Tech
We've been struggling to find a good balance with many aspects of family life lately. However, with our nearly seven-year-old, the most significant hurdles inevitably include technology and attitude, usually with a fair amount...
Plans Are Never Sacred When You’re A Parent
If you are new to parenting or are excitedly planning your journey into your heart and head, I think it is best to know some things before you dive in. I believe one of...
Not Quite Ready For Sleepovers
A pile of squealing children tussling over pillows, popcorn, and gossip is a tradition both highly entertaining and somewhat intimidating for both the child and the parent. So when, as parents, do we decide...