Dear Will,
Tomorrow is Independence Day, our country's birthday. Every year I try to explain to you, in terms you can understand, what this day means. But so far all you seem to understand is that it means fireworks that make...
You know you have to ask it. You can’t let your child play over there until you do. You swallow hard, take a deep breath, and ask:
“Do you have any guns in the house?”
Regardless of your stance on gun...
When I was attending Columbia International University, I remember the Dean of Women addressing us in chapel one day, asking how many of us had ventured out into Columbia in the past couple of weeks.
Beyond the Harbison Wal-Mart, that...
{Yesterday Sarah blogged about local moms groups in her post Looking to Connect? Local Moms Groups Offer Friendship, Fun. Today she is following up with information on what to expect, the good and the bad, when you become a...
When I found out our family was moving to Columbia, the very first thing I did was look for local moms groups. I wanted to know the good neighborhoods and schools, which areas to stay away from, the activities,...
Summer vacation is officially up and running in our house. While my toddler is not yet school age, she did go to a Mother's Morning Out program two mornings a week. To say Nora loves "school" is an understatement....
{In honor of Father's Day, we are handed over our computer to a local dad for his unique perspective on parenthood. Read along to find out why we are so very thankful for this awesome Dad!}
With three boys in the...
Earlier this week you read parts 1 and 2 of Barbara's story: her son Asher's birth and his first few days in the NICU. Today, she writes about the end of his stay, and the happiest moment of all:...
Our household has experienced a major milestone in the past few weeks. I'll spare you the gory details, but let's just say clean, dry underwear was involved. Finally.
The wait for this development was long and arduous. I tried to approach potty...
Earlier this week, Barbara shared the story of her son's birth. Asher was born 18 days early and seemed healthy; but instead of snuggling with her newborn, Barbara learned he had been sent to the NICU. Today she writes...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us has experienced a unique journey into motherhood. Some of us have struggled with infertility while...
Truth be told, I wasn't that sold on motherhood.
Like my mother, I was very career-oriented and dreamed of working as a lobbyist in Washington, DC, or for an international organization such as the United Nations. I saw long hours...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us has experienced a unique journey into motherhood. Some of us have struggled with infertility while...
When I sat down to write about how I became a mother, I didn't think I would have much to offer. I thought I felt this way because I was one of the lucky ones who had easy pregnancies...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
