Congratulations to Nicole Bateman…this week's recipient of a SLY Award here on Metropolitan Mama. The world is full of darkness, scary people, and broken hearts. Fortunately, it's also full of people that are kind, good, genuine, and warm - people like Nicole Bateman. She and her husband are both the kind of people that spread care and […]
"Daddy is our hero," my 3-year-old announced to her little sister (and to me) a few days ago. She said it with a sparkle in her eyes, a smile on her face, a radiant authenticity in her heart. "Yes, he is," I agreed solemnly. And I meant it. Tim is strong, brave, handsome, adventurous, humble, […]
Hi, Friends! I have 3 quick things to share. Ready. Set. Go. 1. Remember when I mentioned a "top secret project" awhile back? Well...Tim & I are working like crazy on a new website + blog that we are super excited about (it won't be replacing this blog...it's something brand new). I'm thinking about it […]
Some of our best friends spank their kids (and they're wonderful parents, by the way). But we choose not to. Some of our friends have little girls that know all of the Disney Princesses by name. But our girls don't. Some of our friends watch "The Office." But we can't stand it. Some of our […]
Tim is home!!! (and, boy, did I miss him!) That man - with his green, green eyes. His serious smile. His sincere heart. That man - with his contagious courage. His articulate words. His in-motion mind. It wasn't terrible during the day - with the sun, the breeze, and sweet little voices to keep me […]
Congratulations to Dayna Hadden…this week's recipient of a SLY Award here on Metropolitan Mama. Every once in awhile, some scary emergency happens and you end up at the hospital. You hope and pray for a caring, compassionate, and intelligent nurse to watch over you and/or your precious family member. You don't know it, but...you're praying for someone […]
Dear Advertisers (and TV producers), Please note the following: I am NOT a weepy, emotional woman who is easily wooed by roses and fancy purses (In fact, one time I turned down a Coach purse for review on my blog). I do not spend money frivolously nor am I a compulsive shopper. I don't gossip. […]
For a long time, I have been afraid of sharing my dreams. Afraid of the potent and deadly arrows of sarcasm (the truth disguised in merciless laughter). Afraid that someone might steal my great idea or beat me to the finish line (but that's silly...there is room enough for everyone). Afraid that someone might say, […]