lisacarlin
Hi Everyone. I'm Lisa. I am a wife to an amazing husband and mama to Ella (10), Liam (7), Aiden (7) and Adeline (2.) My family and I love exploring the local area, especially since neither my husband or I grew up here. We came for college (GO WRIGHT STATE) and never left! After working as a caseworker for 12 years, I now work full time as an Adoption Recruiter (a new position that I started before I had Adeline.) My spare moments (not that I have many) are spent taking photos, reading, or spending time with my twin mama friends!
PCO (S)ay What Now? My Journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
It has been 20 years, but I will never forget the day I first heard the term PCOS (well it was PCOD back then, but I digress) or how my life has changed since.
PCOS,...
A Final Farewell To “First” Moments
Well friends, the time has come, to say goodbye. To say so long to those final “first” moments. The ones where every parent patiently waits for their baby to smile, coo, roll over, crawl,...
When Kids Crash Your Romantic Getaway
A "just us" getaway. Something that hadn't occurred in almost 8 years was in the works. Eight years and four kids later we were way past due. Ohio was cold so the beach was...
My Heart Belongs to SHOES!
This Dayton Mom Blogger's heart belongs to SHOES.....Shoes 4 the Shoeless that is. In 2011, I had the honor of meeting Kris Horlacher. Kris is the director of Shoes 4 the Shoeless. She is...
Thank a Social Worker This Month!
Each March we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. But March is also Social Worker Month. The National Association of Social Workers has set this years theme as Advocates, Champions, and Leaders.
This month is important to...
Random Acts of Kindness: Why Don’t They Occur More Often?
Random acts of kindness seem to be far and few between these days. I recall being little and randomly adults would tell me I was being good. After which they would give me a...
Motherhood after Losing your Mom…the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
My mom died.
It's almost been 12 years, yet in so many ways it seems like it was just yesterday. 12 years ago a call came that I wasn't expecting. My dad had called at...
5 Tips to Raising a Child who is JUST LIKE YOU!
After years of trying to get pregnant, it finally happened. This mommy prayed and prayed that the baby growing in my tummy would be a little girl. I dreamed of tea parties, painting her...