Kristen
Kristen is still in the middle of her love story. She and her best friend of four years gave in and finally decided to date. Two years later, she was engaged. Two years after that, she was married. She’ll celebrate her 17th wedding anniversary this May. Mom to Ellen (8) and James (5), she works full time in Human Resources outside of the home. Her children have taught her that motherhood is hard. And wonderful. And HARD. A proud alum of LSU and Johnson and Wales University, she also collects college degrees. (BS in Psychology, AS in Culinary Arts and BS in Culinary Nutrition). She’s lived in Baton Rouge a majority of her life, with sojourns in New Orleans, Charleston, SC and Providence, RI. The south is clearly home. Recovering from a nearly crippling case of adolescent insecurity, she is still the most likely to have the heel of her shoe caught in the hem of her pants.
Am I the Oldest Mom in the Room?
-“Wait. What?”
-“I said you have some decisions to make this time. We need you to consent to or decline these tests.”
-“What’s changed from the last time? You delivered my first baby just three years...
Bedtime Routine For the Win
I'm pretty sure our bedtime routine saved my life.
I like to be melodramatic when I think I can get a laugh, but it's true. Our routine has been super great for the kids and...
#ProofMommyWasThere
I've been inspired.
I had a conversation with my friend, Adriana. She's a mom and a photographer. The first time we met, we talked about our children. That conversation evolved into one about pictures of...
It’s Not Always Black or White {Answering Tough Questions}
From my five year-old back-seat driver recently:
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Mom?
Mom?
Yes?
Mom?
What time is it?
It’s 5:43.
5:43?
Yes, 5:43.
Um… so, how much longer until we get home?
About an hour.
Why?
Because we can’t go any faster than this.
Why?
Do you see that sign? What’s...
On Losing Our Freedom {Starting Kindergarten}
My oldest starts kindergarten in just a few weeks. I’ve started thinking things like, “But the time goes so fast!”, “I can’t believe she’s so big!” and “But she was JUST a baby!” It’s...