If there’s one thing I’m learning as a mom, it’s that time with our kids slips through our fingers faster than we want it to. One moment they’re asking for bedtime stories and cuddles, and the next they’re growing into these independent little people who would rather hang out with their friends than sit on… Continue reading One-on-One Time with Mai Boys
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A Hawaiian Reset
Kev and I are finally doing something we’ve never done before- we’re taking a trip, just the two of us, to Hawaii. No kids. No bedtime routines or basketball schedules. Just us. We’ve never been away for more than a single night without Mai Boys, and part of me feels that tug of guilt. But… Continue reading A Hawaiian Reset
Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)
It’s small. It’s cheap. And it might just be the MVP of your medicine cabinet. The pulse oximeter isn’t flashy, but trust me, when someone in your house is sick, this little clip-on device becomes your BFF. It tells you two key things: your oxygen level and your heart rate. No guessing. No WebMD spirals. Just facts. As a mom of… Continue reading Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)
When the Pain Finally Had a Name
For years, I've felt trapped in a body that used to feel strong and capable, but somewhere along the way, it stopped moving the way I remembered. I was still active, still pushing, and yet, somehow always hurting. The pain was there like a background noise- sometimes whispering, sometimes roaring. Some days, it was easy… Continue reading When the Pain Finally Had a Name
Mai Lifeline, Mai People
Let’s talk about best friends- the real ones. The ones who know your chaos, your unfiltered moments, your deepest insecurities.. and still choose you anyway. Not because you’ve got it all together, but because they know you- and that’s enough. This one’s for the friends who text, “You alive?” instead of “Good morning.” The ones who… Continue reading Mai Lifeline, Mai People
Mistakes, Mayhem & Mercy
Mistakes. They have a way of humbling us in an instant. One moment, you're moving through your day, doing your best, and then next.. your heart sinks. You realize you missed something. Dropped the ball. Got it wrong. That sinking feeling? It's familiar. It's the weight of self-doubt, the creeping voice of insecurity saying, "You… Continue reading Mistakes, Mayhem & Mercy
Colston: Our Full Circle Moment
By the time Colston came into the world, we weren't just surviving, we were certain. Certain that our marriage could weather storms. Certain that we were growing, not breaking. Certain that Love, when fought for, can be rebuilt even stronger. His arrival didn't just complete our family, it confirmed it. He was our first full-term… Continue reading Colston: Our Full Circle Moment
Preston: A Boy Born in a Storm, Yet Filled with Light
Preston, our middle child. He came into the world early, too early, during a season when everything in our marriage felt fragile, broken, and stretched thin. He was born a preemie, but even then, he didn't cry much. He just.. was. Peaceful. Gentle. Calm. Almost like he knew we didn't have room for more chaos.… Continue reading Preston: A Boy Born in a Storm, Yet Filled with Light
Greyson: Our First, Our Miracle
Before he had a name, before we even held him in our arms - Greyson was Prayed for. We waited years, walked through heartache after heartache, and questioned if we'd ever be parents. And then God, in His perfect timing, gave us our Miracle. Our firstborn. Our "Grey-boy". Greyson came into this world with the… Continue reading Greyson: Our First, Our Miracle
Homey – Lover – Friend
We started in the driveway - long conversations about nothing important, awkward chuckles, and slow beginnings that didn't need to be anything more than they were. No pressure, just presence. What began as two acquaintances passing time turned into the foundation of everything we didn't yet know we'd need. Kevin is quiet, measured, and always… Continue reading Homey – Lover – Friend
Mai Household Mayhem 