Today is my baby girl’s half birthday. Six months old, already? It doesn’t seem possible. At just six months, I know I’m not an expert mother. You get sent home from the hospital with a few tips on how to keep this tiny baby alive. You have to figure out how to feed them, change them, comfort them, bathe them, get them to sleep… the … Continue reading Happy Half Birthday
I’ve dreaded turning 30 for years. It just seems so old, you know? Like how have I made it to this point? It’s hard for me to believe college was so long ago, cheerleading was so long ago, my wedding was so long ago, and so much more. I think turning 30 always seemed like I was leaving behind the best times of my life, … Continue reading Thirty
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Hi! Hello! How is everyone? It’s been a while. We have a lot to catch up on from the last year. I’ll backtrack later but for now, let’s talk about Christmas and my baby girl. Every Christmas you hear the story of Jesus birth. After all, it is the reason for the season. You know about the angel, Mary and Joseph, no room in the … Continue reading A Mother Like Mary
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and receive without forgetting. This sentence has stuck with me since I first heard it at church Sunday morning. It’s been a crazy week, a crazy month, a crazy year. People are hurting and people are struggling, whether they are open about it or not. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to stop complaining about the rules and … Continue reading Thankful Heart
I voted for hope. I voted for love. I voted for unity. I voted for science. I voted for equality. I voted for women’s rights. I voted for the environment. I voted for the future of our children. I voted for getting a grip on this worldwide health crisis. I voted against hate. I voted against racism. I voted against sexism. I voted against homophobia. … Continue reading Every Vote Counts
Is it possible to be selfless again? America came together back in 2001 because there wasn’t social media offering up the latest conspiracy theory, spreading false information, and providing annoying clickbait or ignorant memes. We’re mad the Tribute in Light is being displayed in a different way this year – we feel we’re forgetting those who lost their lives so selflessly years ago, but we … Continue reading The Promise to Never Forget
Bunion: an inflamed swelling of the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint. Also known as hallux valgus, it is a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. The big toe often bends toward the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. I recently learned some people don’t know what a bunion … Continue reading Bunion Surgery: Part 1
Mornings with Mackenzie 