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This House Was a Home and It Was Ours.
Picture it. The momentum was building as you heard chatter of the Supreme Court’s decision to make gay marriage the law of the land! The excitement from everyone I knew was electric. I have always heard, “when you straighten up and fly right,” that is when your doors start to unlock. And that my friends,…
Read MoreOur Christmas cards were sent out TODAY. #sorry #notsorry
Oh yes we did! You know, it’s like finishing a 5k race. You know you just want to stop. But to finish the season officially, the cards have to be sent. Lol. I love being organized. That is how I roll. But this year, the cards took the back seat. I didn’t mean for it…
Read MoreNolaPapa’s Top 5 Ways to STAY SANE During the Holidays
The lights. The garland. The temperature change. The shimmer of smiles accompanied by laughter and anticipation as each morning gets closer to the big day. It really is magical, ya’ know. Christmas time for me growing up has always been that way, and for that, I am so incredibly grateful. It is so easy to…
Read MoreI Doubt That
I’m rushing down the tiring stretch of life, barreling around every corner with one focus. Creating a life for my babies which ensures them a safe, stimulating and thriving environment to live, love and learn. I want them to tell me their fears without hesitation. I want my babies to never feel judged, like I…
Read MoreLife Is So Much More Than Just a Blog
In my writings, I have always said that each of our paths are connected more than anyone may realize. But the truth is, we ALL have hopes. We each have dreams. We have ambitions, eagerness and desire. And when we harness that positivity, THAT is when we can inspire. We each bring to life’s dinner table…
Read MoreA Guilt’s Goodbye
Guilt. I can honestly say I don’t think I have ever really and TRULY felt it, until now. Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done… multiply that times three and you see how important it is for me to maintain consistency, routines, health and hygiene, not to mention all the other curve balls…
Read MoreHigh Chair, Bye Chair
To you, this may look like the normal night before trash day. A definite score for any passerby, that’s for sure. But this isn’t about tidying up before trash day or a sidewalk score. This is about something quite different. I’ve never been one for letting go. I am probably one of the most sentimental…
Read MoreA Mississippi Christmas
People often ask me if it was love at first sight. My answer to them is always ‘absolutely.’ You never know what is coming around the bend. Life can seem the bleakest you’ve ever experienced and then, when you least expect it, there is a break in the clouds. All of a sudden, on the…
Read MoreLove Will Always Win
It was pizza and gelato night. We look forward to special nights like these. What family doesn’t? We were getting out of the car as I opened the back door to get my youngest daughter out. I unbuckled her car seat and took her into my arms and then stood up on the sidewalk. A…
Read MoreGay Dads’ Top 3 Tips for New Parents
Parenthood itself is the wildest ride you could ever imagine. For some, the process to even become parents is just as crazy. My husband and I adopted all three of our children and brought them home from the hospital. Our oldest was premature and needed to stay in the NICU until she was about a…
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