My First Born

Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. The first day as a parent was interesting. I just had my oldest son, who came on time. Ultrasounds confirmed he ate up his “food”, so my labor was induced! After he was born, the nurses fawned over him. I…

As A Mother

What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? In 2017, I had reached my breaking point. I just brought my youngest home from the NICU, after he had been there for four very long months. He came three and a half months early. I felt something building I knew could not be avoided,…

Mothers

When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? Success is a prism of topics. I want to address one seldom discussed. Motherhood shouldn’t be thankless, but it is. Anytime a woman goes through nearly ten months of body changes, emotional trauma, and pain like this… To…

An Every Day Occurrence

What notable things happened today? The most notable thing that happened today, is that I woke up and heard, “good morning mom.” Faithfully, everyday, my boys say this. Without want, no ulterior motive. Just absolute necessity. Then they clamor into my bed and tell me about their dreams, and giggle. That is fairly notable. And…

As A Mother

Who do you spend the most time with? By design, I cannot help but to spend time with my two younger boys. The oldest of the two will be nine soon! At any rate, I am able to stay home with them full time, and they are homeschooled as well. It’s easier on all of…