When Adulting Is Hard

by mamaho // March 2, 2017 // No Comments

Hubby and I had a brief moment to chat this morning. Usually our conversations are light and breezy—and mostly about the kids—but today it was a bit heavier and profound. I think the older we get, the more of these... Continue reading →

When Your Kids Surpass You

by mamaho // February 16, 2017 // No Comments

There’s been a word tossed around the house a lot this week between the hubby and E. It’s only two syllables long, but when announced in a challenging tone, it’s powerful enough to get your adrenaline pumping. What’s the word? Rematch! Yup,... Continue reading →

Cover Reveal for Of Buds And Blossoms!

by mamaho // February 9, 2017 // No Comments

When I started writing a few years ago, I had no plan in mind for how many books I wanted to write each year. I basically cranked a story out as quickly (or slowly) as I could manage with two... Continue reading →

The Benefits of Crying

by mamaho // February 2, 2017 // No Comments

When the munchkins were younger, there was a lot of crying in our house. Actually, there was a lot of crying outside the house and in the car, too. Let’s just say that if we had collected all those tears they... Continue reading →

The Best Personality Test in the World

by mamaho // January 26, 2017 // 2 Comments

Have you ever taken a personality test? Whether you answered yes or no to that question, I’ve got one you must take. That’s must with a capital M! A friend of mine just posted it on her Facebook wall, and even though I... Continue reading →

Picking Up the Slack in Marriage

by mamaho // January 19, 2017 // 2 Comments

As seasoned chauffeurs for our two munchkins, hubby and I have an established driving routine. He takes them to school and I pick them up. On the rare occasions when he has an early meeting at work, I’ll take over his shift.... Continue reading →

It Takes a Village (of Authors)

by mamaho // January 12, 2017 // No Comments

When I started this writing journey, I was one little person typing her thoughts and feelings away on a blog from the comfort of her home. That was back in 2011 and I had no idea—not even a small clue—of where... Continue reading →

Lessons Learned from the Small Things

by mamaho // January 5, 2017 // No Comments

Since the end of a year usually gets me thinking and reflecting, I asked the munchkins a question on the last day of 2016 to get them thinking and reflecting: What did you learn this year? They answered me with blank stares... Continue reading →

Release Day for Puppy Dog Tales (+ Our Quest to Find a Pet)

by mamaho // December 15, 2016 // No Comments

Okay, so guess what happens when you write a book titled Puppy Dog Tales? You end up being reminded of how sweet and adorable animals are and you talk your family into getting a pet! Well, kind of. As with any... Continue reading →

Why You Need to Treat Your Kids Differently

by mamaho // December 8, 2016 // No Comments

When munchkin #1 was small, I read a parenting book in which the author (a pediatrician with 8 kids!) said he parents each one of his children differently. As a mom of a high need baby, I was so worn out... Continue reading →