Father’s Day :: Learning to Swim in the Deep End

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She’s pregnant. Oh crap, am I ready? 9 months later... Wow… I’m a Dad. So small! Cooing and jibberish. Tiny grasping fingers. Your own baby, the fruit of your loins, the creation of life. Unconditional, biological love. Happiest...
more than a father

My Husband is More Than a Father, He’s a Daddy

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I love my father and how our relationship has grown over time, but I grew up with a hands off dad who was very traditional. I always wanted kids and I often thought of...
keepsake gift

The Best Keepsake Gift From My Husband

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When my son Hudson was born ten years ago, like any new momma, I KNEW that I was going to document everything, not only through photos, but also in his beautiful baby book. I...
How I Became a Father, Father's Day, Austin Moms Blog

When “We Need to Talk” Starts Your Fatherhood Journey

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{Father’s Day 2014 is TOMORROW and to honor the men in our lives, we turned over the blogging reins to some pretty special dads this past week. Check out all of our dads as...

What Dad Really Wants For Father’s Day

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I decided to do some deep detective work to figure out what dads would really love for Father’s Day. What I found was, well, not surprising at all, but not necessarily what I would...

Daddy Dilemma: Baseball or Ballet

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Now that Caroline is walking and talking, it’s time to start thinking about what extra curricular activities she is going to participate in as she gets older. This discussion has created a certain parenting...
give up

I Choose To “Give Up”

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There are so many things that I still want to accomplish in life; owning more real estate, flipping a house, achieving a higher level of education, investing more time in friends and relationships, traveling...
Balancing work and family, the tale of 2 cities, Austin Moms Blog, Jason Davis

Managing a Career in Houston & a Family in Austin

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{We are 3 days out from Father’s Day 2014 and to honor the men in our lives, we are turning over the blogging reins to some pretty special dads this week. Check out all...

Let’s Hear It For The Hubs!

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We are beginning a new series here at Austin Moms Blog: a Q & A with the special men in our lives! Sure, this is Austin MOMs Blog, but we decided to let the...
Mother's Day Disappointment

Mother’s Day Disappointment

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After the Mother’s Day tornado, after all the dishes and trash had been cleared, exhausted, my Mom and I sat down and we said, “That’s not what we wanted at all.” Our house had been...