Lafayette Mom

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...

I saw Frozen 2 over the weekend and while some had warned me that it was grief heavy, I was not warned about the major character transitions that happened in the movie and shook me to my core.  Without spoiling...

Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Touchstone and authored by Janice Huber. My Child Was Diagnosed With Autism - How Do I Choose The Right Treatment? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a disorder that is characterized by deficits in...

I’ve never loved school and let's be honest, not many people do! Luckily, I’ve always been able to maintain a decent average with minimal effort.  I am not what some would call an overachiever, I am just an achiever. After...

"Hey Mom... come see!" I don't know about you, but the end of that sentence holds some of my least favorite, favorite words in the world. Take those 2 words, multiply them by 3 kids (and 1 husband), all of...

I can feel your judgmental eyes from across the room. By the way my two-year-old swipes, scrolls, and selects her viewing preference. It is obvious that this kind of habit isn’t out of the ordinary for us. It’s possible...

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 next move should be. So...