Perspectives in Parenting

Friendships are hard.  At least for me.  Growing up, I was a tomboy--one of the guys--with a fierce independent streak. I never had a lot of girl friends. I also moved around a bit, so I don't have any friends that I've known since elementary school.  College and grad school brought dear friends--kindred spirits--but distance keeps us apart these days. My husband is my absolute best friend, and I'm lucky to be married to him. We've had lots of adventures and have moved across country a few times in our nearly decade-long marriage.  Its easy to be best friends with him, especially because we're both slightly weird. Adult friendships, though, are difficult for me, especially with other women. Wonderful and worth it,...

When I moved to the south as a ten-year-old, one of the things that stood out to me the most was the use of the words "sir" and "ma'am".  This was a huge culture shock for me and took a very long time for me to get used to because NOBODY talked like that in California, where I grew up.  Nobody talked like that in Montana or Connecticut (where my parents grew up) either, so this was very foreign to my whole family.  Fast forward twenty-something years, and I actually love the mannerly way here.  Or so I thought I did.  That was until I transitioned from someone who said, "yes, ma'am" to someone who hears it.  I get...

Today's tour is such a treat! And if you live in Zachary, you are definitely going to want to pay attention to this one! Meet sweet mom, Lacie Herndon, local blogger and owner of the soon-to-open Maison Greige. This momma not only has an eye for beautiful things, but she also knows how to capture the beauty in the everyday. You will love her relaxed and warm style, her drive as an entrepreneur, and her passion for one fabulous baby bed. Enjoy the tour! Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family. Ah, where do I begin? I married my high school sweetheart in 2008, and immediately joined him in Charleston, SC where he was finishing up his...

Why I Encourage Curiosity About My Child With Special Needs After the reality of having a child with very complex medical and developmental needs sank in, I decided that I was going to bring my sweet Connor in his bright blue wheelchair everywhere I could. I wanted to introduce him to everyone and everything that makes this world go round. I knew it'd be tough (like places that are not handicap accessible, which by the way STINKS), but I was prepared. I was going to teach the world about my son. I started noticing the stares from others fairly quick, from adults and children. I know they are curious stares, but what hurts the most for me is when certain parents reprimand their child for staring at mine and...

Y'all!  Tomorrow is the big day...the day we find out what our next sweet baby will be!  As most mom's know, the excitement is something that can't be contained.  Tonight I sit here, trying my best to keep all the built up giddy-ness to my self I can't help but think about all the family and friends that are just as excited, if not more.  I know that along with my questions of "Will I have another sweet baby boy?"....and...."OMG! or is it a girl?!", everyone else is asking the same questions.  Some might even say there are expectations from what our ultrasound reveals tomorrow. With all three of my pregnancies, I feel as if a girl has definitely been the...