Faith Abair
Balancing Life
Have you ever taken a step back and really stopped to think about all that you have to juggle when you are balancing life?
I mean really think about it? I have vowed recently to...
To You New Parent
To You New Parent
First, let me begin by saying congratulations on your new little miracle! The world of parenting, especially for new parents, is filled with books, articles, essays, and yes even blogs imploring...
It’s Summer and…
It’s summer. That’s roughly eleven weeks of sleeping in, impromptu playdates, and lots of sun.
Endless days at the beach and park. Living the dream, right? Most days I would agree. But there are a...
It Takes a Village
I read an article recently about how we as parents need to stop demanding that childcare costs are lowered. It’s reasoning? These teachers are not paid very well. They in fact care for your...
The Do Everything Parent
For the longest time I was a stay-at-home mother and I loved it! I loved everything about it. The arts and crafts I created with my kids, the day trips anywhere we wanted, and...
A Letter To My Daughters
A Letter to My Daughters
I wrote this letter when you girls were 10 and 12. That’s fourth and sixth grade. I first thought to write a letter such as this when you were babies....
Second Guessing Yourself
It all started one morning about four months ago. My youngest Oakley who is three, woke up and there was something different about him. Was it his new haircut that made his eyes look...
Mother-Daughter Bucket List
Mother/Daughter Bucket Lists
I have four children. Two girls and two boys. Perfect, right? Well, most of the time! I have found myself really analyzing our relationships lately, especially with my...
Growing Up Too Fast
Remember what it was like to be a twelve year old girl? Hard, I know. I remember wanting so badly to be able to do things only older girls could do like babysit, have...
The Gift of Literacy
As the Holiday season fast approaches I find myself grasping at gift ideas.
Allow me to backtrack a bit first. Last year, and every year before, my kids made out at Christmas. Presents upon presents....
Count Your Blessings
As Thanksgiving nears I can’t help but feel nostalgic. The feelings of gratefulness, thankfulness, and pride are smothering (in a good way).
As a Mother of four I can tell you that I honestly have...
That Friend
Growing up I counted myself lucky.
I had a family, a home, and some pretty spectacular friends. It wasn’t until I had my own children, years later, that I could fully appreciate just how spectacular...