To most, this title doesn't make sense. Generation Y, also known as millennials, are regarded as the "me" generation, a generation made up of folks who are mostly concerned about taking care of themselves and pursuing their own interests. This is my generation. A generation that saw its people choose education and career over family. … Continue reading The Modest Millennial
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That time I took my children to a Black Lives Matter protest during a Pandemic
I took my children to march last Saturday. In spite of the crowds and the noise. In spite of the humidity and the heat. In spite of potential danger. In spite of the fear that this current Pandemic has created in so many of us, I took my children to march on Saturday. And I… Continue reading That time I took my children to a Black Lives Matter protest during a Pandemic
Finding Peace in the Pandemic
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A Month Into Working Motherhood- What I’ve Learned So Far
Greetings friends. It’s been a minute and there’s a good reason for that! I started my job!!!! It has been truly a blessing to get back into a working schedule, earning my own money that allows me to contribute to our household. We have been able to schedule two small vacations for this year… Continue reading A Month Into Working Motherhood- What I’ve Learned So Far
We are the Hands and Feet: Losing a Parent at a Young Age
Losing someone you love is hard. And there can be no competition about which is the hardest although I could never EVER imagine losing a child. No one should ever have to bury their baby. But loss is loss, and regardless of who it is, when we love someone and that someone is no longer… Continue reading We are the Hands and Feet: Losing a Parent at a Young Age
We are the Hands and Feet: The MilSpouse and Job Hunting Blues
Milspousing (military spouse-ing) ain't easy. And while we might have been excited about joining this lifestyle, it's unfair to say that we knew what was coming down the pike. We. Did. Not. Now, I wrote a blurb about the challenges military spouses face. But today, I want to specifically discuss how gosh dern difficult it… Continue reading We are the Hands and Feet: The MilSpouse and Job Hunting Blues
A Change in Perspective Boosts Confidence: A Mary Poppins Lesson
Mary Poppins. You know her. You love her. And if you're a mom, you wish you had your own Mary Poppins, if just a little bit of that magic. If only it were as easy as saying "spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down." We've all been there, had moments as parents where… Continue reading A Change in Perspective Boosts Confidence: A Mary Poppins Lesson
Could You Please Calm Down?
Sometimes, it's something tiny. Sometimes, it's a little bigger. But one of the missions of Davis INC. is the management and prevention of the tantrum. Now, I know that tantrums are quite normal, especially at the toddler/preschool age. But in our home, it has turned into a regular day-to-day occurrence; one that I have to… Continue reading Could You Please Calm Down?
Changing Your Perspective: The Working Mom
P/C romper.com So last week, I published a blurb breaking the pre-conceived notions that surround stay at home motherhood. But it wasn't that long ago that I too put on my dress pants, dress flats, and dress blouse, grabbed my tote bag, and headed into my office everyday, while balancing the responsibility of motherhood simultaneously.… Continue reading Changing Your Perspective: The Working Mom
Changing Your Perspective
It wasn't so long ago, that I was a working woman. I started working full time right after college and all throughout my first two pregnancies. I've worked in management for a Fortune 500 company, in finance as an account manager, and in early childhood education as a preschool assistant teacher. I've dabbled in quite… Continue reading Changing Your Perspective