Courtney Henry
Courtney is the wife of Daniel Henry, her high school sweetheart and is the mother to Aleana, Avah and Daniel. She works and resides in the Frog Capital of the World-Rayne, LA. She is a graduate of LSUE and a former boutique owner. She is a self-proclaimed planner addict who loves brownies, Saints football and would rather not be wearing shoes (even though she has a closet full). When she’s not chasing after kids she’s furthering her education and reading. She could live off coffee and cookies, although it would be frowned upon.
Believe in Yourself :: Because Others Do
When I first began writing for The Lafayette Mom, I was TOTALLY out of my comfort zone. I never considered myself a "writer." I have no "formal" training unless you count a few English...
If I Would Have Known
Jason Aldean, we meet again...
If I would have known what life would turn out to be just weeks after your concert, I would have done so many things differently.
I would have enjoyed EVERY SINGLE...
We Will Get Through This :: To the Wives of the Oilfield
Listening to my kids in the room play Marco Polo while throwing goldfish around my room made my heart stop for a second ... made me realize something ...
They have no idea what is...
One Word. Weird.
Since the beginning of this whole COVID-19 pandemic, I've waited for the perfect thoughts to truly express how all of this feels to me.
I have one word to sum up the first 300 days...
Parenting is Hard:: The Day our Dog Died
Jason Aldean, I was so excited to see you in concert. I had my night planned. Dinner, drinks, relaxation. A night of fun was way overdue. As I scurried to drop off the kids...
The Gym Struggle :: I Went Anyway
For years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the gym.
When I was in high school (OVER 10 YEARS AGO, cue the tears), I played volleyball. In June we began the dreaded workouts. Weights, box...
Accepting the Unexpected
Last school year, my husband and I decided that our oldest would switch over to a private school for first grade. After registering her at another local private school, something called me to tour...
Dealing with the Darkness
My daughter stood up, turned the lamp off and laid back down.
My mind races, but it’s time to settle down and prepare for the week ahead.
That's not what happened.
Darkness, literally, is the absence of...
Today Was Hard
As I am sitting down composing this next piece, my mind is racing. My heart feels like it is beating out of my chest. I can't think straight. I can't think of what my...
How to Make this Decade the Best One Yet
This last decade has been filled with getting married, having 3 children, building a house, opening and closing a business, graduating from college, tons of mistakes and lots of lessons. It has been one...