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2020 Answered My Prayers
I know that is a wild thing to say, after all anyone can quickly conclude that 2020 has been the most shocking year in a long, long time....
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 15, 20204 min read
Ditch & Switch :: Supporting Our Littles
Laura Morsman Photography Becoming a mama is one of the most rewarding, terrifying accomplishments life has to offer. There is so much...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 30, 20205 min read
His Jealousy Found Me
Driving to work, baby in the backseat. I suddenly became hyper aware of the lyrics dancing around our car... A curse word was uttered....
Lauren Wiatrek
May 12, 20202 min read
Hi, Nice To Meet You… I Had Breast Cancer
It has been about 938 days since I was told I had breast cancer. Since then I have had 1 year of chemotherapy, radiation and 4 surgeries....
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 30, 20192 min read
It's Fall Y'all
I think I can confidently say that there will no longer be any days in the 100s in Austin…which means it is officially fall y'all. I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Oct 22, 20193 min read
One Book, One Pen, One Healthy Immune System
Well, as of next week we will be back to school and back to our fall routine. The fall season brings many things, it is almost like a...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 30, 20192 min read
Forging a New Path in Kindergarten
My Dearest Halen, I sit here thinking about how fast five years went by. I think back on being in absolute maternity bliss when you...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 16, 20193 min read
Mostly-Crunchy Moms Favorite Road Trip Snacks
I proudly bear the {mostly} crunchy badge as I swear in my 5 years of motherhood under my belt. With all that I’ve learned, gathered,...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jun 30, 20193 min read
Top 10 Summertime MOM Favs
It’s hard to believe that we are smack dab in the middle of June. But the rays of sunshine, sweaty kid kisses and cicadas singing their...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jun 15, 20193 min read
The Who
May is the motherload (pun intended) of months for me as a mom. Both my daughters are born in May and my cancer-versary is in May. This...
Lauren Wiatrek
May 12, 20193 min read
Friday Night Fever
It was a normal Friday night… we wanted to have our neighbors over for dinner. They too have two young girls and it would be nice to...
Lauren Wiatrek
Feb 22, 20193 min read
"Mama Sit Down."
“Mama sit down.” These are the famous words I hear at 8:02 every evening. When I am spent. Every ounce of my energy has been zapped,...
Lauren Wiatrek
Feb 5, 20192 min read
When The Whole World Falls In Love
We were driving around last night looking at Christmas Lights and when a commercial came on our Christmas song station, I immediately...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 24, 20182 min read
Why Is It So Hard To Downshift?
I find it interesting that during certain times of our life we are forced to slow down. Forced to pause, forced to rest. As moms, we...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 14, 20183 min read
Family Advent Calendar
This year we chose to do a family advent calendar vs. Elf on the Shelf. As much as this creative, Pinterest-loving, sentimental mom would...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 2, 20184 min read
I Have Cancer and Yes, I Still Have To Do Chores
My husband and I have this ongoing argument about daily life. I am the whimsical, laid-back, easy breezy one who knows everything will be...
Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 19, 20182 min read
I Have No Shame Being The Wellness Mama.
My oldest daughter is fixated on treats. Currently if my four-year-old wipes her bottom herself (cleanly) then she gets a treat, if my...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 24, 20184 min read
Reclaiming The Summer Cancer Stole From Me Part 5
10th stop: Duluth, Minnesota: Over the Mighty Mac n Cheese (aka the Mackinaw Bridge) we went, entering the Upper Peninsula. We gazed out...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 27, 20184 min read
Safe Backyard Learning Activities For Children On The Autism Spectrum
Children can learn more easily through outdoor exposure. This is because of a variety of reasons. Primarily, the outdoors changes moods....
Danny Knight
Aug 24, 20183 min read
Reclaiming The Summer Cancer Stole From Me Part 4
9th Stop: Wheeler Road As we winded back through the tunnel of trees toward Traverse City, we decided to explore some uncharted territory...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 14, 20188 min read
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