Tag: boy mom
Meet Dana Thompson :: Headstrong Single Mother + Career Woman Overcoming...
Headstrong. Obstinate. Wild. Like the heroines of my favorite novels. Reflecting on the woman I continue to become,
I would liken myself to Jo March...
Meet Rebecca Owen :: Native Austinite & Workin’ Mama
My name is Rebecca and I am very excited for this opportunity to write for Austin Moms blog. I have lived within the Austin...
Meet Kristan Braziel :: Advertising Gal Turned Therapy Dog Lovin Boy...
When I was a little girl, my dad would give me writing prompts and send me off to create wild stories about things like,...
The Thing Our Kids Really Need
Let’s face it. We’re living in a time and culture where needs and wants are kind of a blur. We have unprecedented access to...
Meet Alison Tierney :: The Top40 Radio Host Turned #boymom
A few short years ago, I was waking up at 4am and it wasn’t to breastfeed. I hosted a morning show on Top 40...
Ah, There You Are
My first-born son.
He's a tween-ager. At least, I think. Actually hang on..I'm literally going to google how old you have to be, to be...
In Praise of Stepping Away from Extra Activities
As moms, one of our primary job titles is Master of the Family Schedule or, in the words of counselor and educator Kim John...
Dear Daughters-In-Law
Dear Daughters-In-Law:
As I write this, these men, who once were mine, and now are yours, are only 3, 5, and 9. On any given...
Meet Liz Smith
Meet Liz Smith
My path to becoming a contributor to the Austin Moms Blog began in my hometown of San Antonio. In second grade, I...
To My Mother-in-law on Mother’s Day
Dear Susan,
Although I’ve known and loved you for years, I don’t think I ever FULLY appreciated you until I had a son of my...