I’m a freelance writer and the mom of 9-year-old twin girls, a 5-year-old boy, and a nearly-4-year-old boy. We live in a big old farm house in the middle of nowhere with two dogs, two horses and two cats, homework, extra-curricular activities, preschool, a large yard and garden and the juggling of three (at-home) part-time jobs. To say life is crazy would be spot on.

I recently decided that instead of just watching other people become known as parenting experts, I’d do better to start getting my name out there too. After all, no one ever accomplished anything by simply watching and wishing. We’ve been through epilepsy, febrile seizures, depression, allergies, asthma, food intolerance, hernias, chronic sinus infections, accidental poisoning and a host of other ailments that tend to run through every household. Though we’ve never had a major health crisis, we’ve had a few scares over the years.

As with all kids, mine can come up with the most hilarious comments and observations, particularly my 5-year-old, who possesses a vocabulary that surprises me almost daily. Tips, news, advice and parenting updates will all be available here, plus I’m happy to answer any questions you want to throw at me. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it. I’ll tell you stories that will make you smile, some that you’ll think you could have written yourself, you can relate to them so much, and maybe even a few that will make your eyes blurry (from tears, that is).

This parenting journey is filled with twists into the unknown, turns that slam you up against a concrete door, happiness beyond what you ever could have imagined existed, pain over situations you can’t control and above all, continual learning by trial and error. It’s heartwrenching, consuming, scary, lonely, amazing, frustrating and uplifting all at the same time. And no expert or book can tell you exactly what you should do. You know your kids better than anyone else, so it’s up to you to pick and choose the elements of good advice that help you be the best parent you can be. I’d like to help you create your own brand of parenting and remind you that you’re not alone on your own journey. 

I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I know I will enjoy writing it.

Stop by again soon!

Sarah