Megan Southall
How a Pack-and-Play Gave Me Gumption
Two kids ago, I was faced with quite a conundrum. My husband had confessed to me his lifelong dream of joining the Navy, and after months of discussions and planning, he left for boot...
Shifting Responsibility to My Kids (and Preparing for Repercussions)
Because of how our district is arranged, my three school-aged children attend three different schools. They each come home with folders packed with reminders. I call them "micro-aggressions." Each one represents some upcoming significant...
No Time to Try: Specialization of Youth Sports
When I was younger, I tried out several sports: basketball, softball, cheer-leading, volleyball, swimming, you name it. I had no idea what my interests were, let alone my skill set! My patient parents let...
17 Different Bodies {When Mom Goes Clothes Shopping For Herself}
Every August, my husband and I (we are both teachers) make our annual shopping trip to the mall for some school year clothing staples. The kids get their wardrobes updated each July, but we...
I Hate “Just Wait…!”
From the moment we found out we were pregnant with our first, my husband and I were elated! We couldn't wait to share our exciting news. I even remember complaining that I wasn't showing...