Victoria’s Birth Story

Victoria Claire Vallette was born on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 7:30 in the morning. Her birth story reminds me alot of Maria's birth. I was exactly 39 weeks pregnant. I had a doctor's appointment on Thursday afternoon. I was 2 cm and 60% effaced. I had been having prodromal labor (random --but real--contractions) for…

Maudry Porter

With five kids phone conversations are not easy. In fact, they’re almost impossible. Someone is always screaming in the background. Everyone is suddenly starving and needs a snack RIGHT. NOW. Over the years I’ve learned to postpone important conversations and reserve them for car rides (when all of the kids are strapped in and, thanks…

I Have Some CRAZY NEWS! Guess What? I’m Famous!

Hey, how are you? Ok, enough about you. I have news. Here is how a cool person would share this news: "Hey, I wrote a piece for a website that you can find here." Here's how I'm going to share the news: Ohmigosh! Ohmigosh! Did you hear I’m famous?! Like, literally. Ok, listen to this:…

Overnight Oats

Trying to lose the baby weight. Not going well. Mostly because I eat whatever the heck I want. Like, three cups of coffee (with creamer, duh) and a double cheeseburger (and fries and a pie) from the drive thru and then chips and dip when I get home (paired with a couple beers, of course)…

Friday Freak Out: Things to Buy Edition

We haven't been watching TV and that has made for a (relatively) peaceful home. I know that sounds crazy and unattainable, but it's not and you should totally try it! Trust me, it's doable and, more importantly, it's worth it. I've been waking up at 5 AM to get my prayer time in and it's…