Because Life Happens After Coffee
Our Journey Began Early Our son is 8 years old. He was born premature at just 28 weeks, and from the very beginning we’ve been under the care of specialists to make sure he was growing and developing as he should. Being a military family, his doctors and care teams have changed constantly. Every move…
Our youngest whose nicknamed Cheese-Dog by his best friend (and yes, it stuck), is officially five, and I swear it happened overnight. He’s the last little piece of our family, and what a joyful piece he’s been. From Sweet Baby to Silly Soul From the very beginning, he’s been a sweet boy. A happy baby,…
I still can’t believe my last baby is starting kindergarten today. This morning when we dropped him off for his first (half) day of kindergarten, for the first time in our journey as parents, it didn’t feel like heartbreak. It felt like excitement. He was excited. Rocking his Kindergarten Vibes t-shirt. Proud of his new…
There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes with parenting. It is the kind that doesn’t go away with a nap or a break. And when you’re parenting a child with ADHD and ODD and two other children, that exhaustion can feel deeper, heavier… and lonelier. Holding It Together on Vacation We just came back…
Let’s be honest, raising kids is expensive. Whether it’s meals and snacks, school supplies, family fun, or just keeping everyone in clothes that actually fit, it feels like there’s always something coming up. And as a family of five with two pets in the mix, budgeting isn’t just a good idea, it’s a survival strategy….
Coffee Shop Review: Coffee & Chocolate Location: 327 Union Ave, Knoxville, TNVisited on: 07/27/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website Because coffee and chocolate is always the right answer. First Impressions We were road-tripping home from North Carolina to Tennessee when we made a sweet little pit stop in downtown Knoxville. And honestly? It turned into…
I used to think parenting meant hiding the hard parts. Shielding our kids from the struggles, the doubts, the days where everything feels heavy. But now I know better. Now I know there’s power in letting them watch, not the breakdowns, necessarily, but the breakthroughs. The way we keep showing up. The way we carry…
Coffee Shop Review: Caliber Coffee Co. Location: 2517 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TNVisited on: 06/30/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impressions After dropping my husband at the airport, I needed a moment. You know the kind where you pause, breathe, and sip something familiar. I pulled into Caliber Coffee on a whim and was immediately…
I blinked…and she turned eleven. My oldest is growing up right before my eyes, and some days it stops me in my tracks. It feels like just yesterday I was holding her tiny hand, and hearing her sweet little voice ask me to play. Now I’m watching her turn into a full-blown little me with…
We braved the rain and drove 40 minutes to Cafe du Burg in Warrensburg, MO — and it was worth it. With creative drink flights, a kid-friendly vibe, and a cozy prayer wall, this coffee shop might be your next favorite detour.
Coffee Shop Review: Teremok Coffee & DessertsLocation: Teremok Coffee & Desserts, Sedalia MO Visited on: 04/15/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impressions Teremok Coffee & Desserts is a charming family owned spot in Sedalia, MO. As soon as you walk in, you’re welcomed by warm lighting, cozy seating, and the inviting scent of fresh pastries…
We recently relocated to Tennessee which has been a move filled with purpose and change. We’re closer now to some of my husband’s family. It’s where we’re beginning again, just ahead of his transition out of the military in September. A new temporary home, a new rhythm, and the start of a chapter we hoped…