Sep 16, 2016 | Mama Memos, Motherhood, San Antonio
In 1998, my friend Leslie’s boyfriend shot and killed her [Editor’s Note: read Colleen’s post about that here.] But as sad and shocking as Leslie’s murder was, gun violence wasn’t something I thought much about afterward. Seven years later, I became a...
Aug 15, 2016 | Mama Memos, Motherhood
After making two breakfasts, walking the dog, getting the toddler dressed, cleaning the kitchen, starting laundry, paying bills and packing snacks for the day, everything was finally ready to go, except for me. Only five minutes before it was time for us to leave, I...
May 11, 2016 | Family, Guest Blogs, Mama Memos, Motherhood, San Antonio
A common theme I’ve discovered among mothers, especially new moms, is the overwhelming need to talk about this journey we’re on. To vent about how tough it is, to laugh about how amusing it is, and ultimately to know that we’re not alone. I’ve...