Lafayette Mom

I’m writing this mostly as a “thank you” to the Janet that’s been a part of my son’s life since we adopted him. But, there have been "Janets" before her that deserve some love and acknowledgment. Be A Janet. My mom’s...

My husband and I have stumbled on a way of problem-solving that has revolutionized the way we fight... or don't fight, actually. In the very early stages of our dating relationship, I was determined to know just what I was...

Dear “Infertile” Friend, I know you’re struggling. I don’t understand the struggle, but I’m watching from the outside. I see your posts, your prayers, your “likes” on the pictures of my babies. Before I got pregnant with my firstborn,...

"I'll wipe your tears, Mama," he said as he reached up to my face. It was that moment when my mama heart knew everything would be okay. I've dealt with a lot of grief in my life and while I...

Not sure if you’ve heard, but there was a little football game this month. It was kind of a big deal. In case you were living under a rock, I’m talking about the National Championship game in New Orleans...

Moms are passionate. We pick sides and we advocate for them: circumcision, vaccination, co-sleeping, self-soothing, extended rear-facing, helicopter parenting... the list goes on and on. We choose our sides, we feel good about them, and backed by much research,...

Last year, we heard word of a Santa on a golf cart cruising through our neighborhood and those neighborhoods around us. We were busy that night and never really thought twice about missing it. I mean, how good would it...

I know, I know – the title is pretty heavy and unconventional. I promise you, though, it’s not what you probably think. We’re all a little broken. Some of our cracks might be bigger than others; but, personally, I think...

There are lots of ways we can react when we see someone else's child throwing an unholy fit in the middle of Target: sympathetic smile, judgey-judgement, pretend it's not happening, just be thankful it's not us this time. But sometimes...

"The Early Bird Might Catch The Worm, But I Bet It Also Needs A Ton Of Under Eye Concealer" - Nicole Richie My Dearest Concealer, Here we are again, spending another morning in each other's company, as we regularly do. For years...