Dear Friends Who are Pregnant with Their First Child (or Who Just Had Their First),
It's Okay.
You and I might not have had a chance...
I often ask myself if I’ve been good enough or if we have enough to make it through the day.
Was dinner good enough or...
Hello, lovely parents of the Internet! I am Gretchin, mom of a wild two-year-old, Ellie, and new contributor to BVT Moms Blog. I’m so...
Planning a wedding is what little girls dream of.
As a type-A personality, planning her own wedding, I took things very seriously. I had an...
My husband is a little obsessed with stars. Stars of Betelgeuse and North fame, not Bullock and Clooney. I don’t think he knows very...
When I first started dating my husband I didn't even really know what the term blood sugar meant. I certainly didn't know what was...
I’ll start with a confession: when my daughter was a baby, I faked it.
Every night, often multiple times, I faked it and my...
Dedicated to my friend, as she faces divorce.
Dear friend,
There is no realization quite like the sinking certainty that your marriage can not continue. The...
Dedicated to My Amazing Mother in Law.
I love my mother-in-law and she loves me. (My husband jokes that she loves me more than him...
I love running.
I may not be fast, but I enjoy running for long distances and pushing myself physically and especially mentally. As a mom,...
As my 16th wedding anniversary approaches, I am reflecting on where I've been in my relationship with my husband and where I hope our...
Today is our 15th Valentine's Day together, and next month will bring our 14th wedding anniversary.
This has been a wild and crazy ride, to...
After a short writing hiatus, yours truly is back. Did you miss me while I was gone?
Speaking of "being gone" my 7 year old...
Reserve your master bedroom for you and your significant other.
All too often, other uses enter your bedroom (office space, electronics, kids’ toys, etc.) and add clutter...


















