Lafayette Mom

Quarantine day whatever we are on, I can’t even keep count and I haven’t been trying. My stay sane mantra has been, one day at a time. It’s been a real challenge to stay grounded and remain focused. As I’m...

When I was in college, my then-boyfriend (now husband of 7.5 years) lived in Lafayette while I lived in New Orleans. I moved to Baton Rouge for law school while he remained in Lafayette. I have made more Highway...

It’s confusing and crazy times for the whole World right now. All of us on the same common ground in the midst of the Global Pandemic that is COVID-19. Some of us have abruptly been laid off from their...

One thing that I've learned during the past month is that time passes differently during a pandemic. Is it Wednesday or could it possibly be Saturday? Is feeding your children dinner at 8pm socially acceptable now? When was the...

When I first received the message that school would be closed, I was sad and slightly terrified. My 4 year old son is in pre-k and his teacher was just coming back from maternity leave. The FUN we had...

There are times in our lives where we sit back and enjoy the ride. Things are beautiful and we have all our little ducks in a row (I mean, financially, for the most part). We’re planning our vacations, surfing...

This has been a trying time for all us. There is fear, pressure, isolation and confusion - all on a daily basis. I have been trying to navigate these times while also being freshly postpartum. And, I thought I was okay. It's...

I am completely aware of how ridiculous that sounds, but let's be honest, life is ridiculous right now. My story doesn't look like yours, or hers, or even that girl over there. All of us are writing very different...

My 3-year-old has an amazing relationship with his grandparents. He is fortunate enough to have living Grandparents on both sides of our family. I wasn't as lucky when I was growing up. I was never able to meet either...

Gather 'round, moms of the world, and join me as I divulge a little tidbit information that will earn me my rightful place in the Bad Mom's Club. Perhaps this will even give me a strong enough platform to...