My friend, Marie, runs marathons. Did you hear me? MarathonS ... plural. More than one! She's even run the Boston. I find this impressive. I mean ... it IS impressive. But, given that I couldn't run a solid mile if...
There’s nothing like grabbing your camera to capture your little one’s darling food-covered face only to realize it’s totally dark once you actually take the picture. Or wanting to snap their awesome underwear and superman cape run through the...
As you know from my last post, I grew up on a farm in Iowa. When many of my grade-school friends were spending their summer days at the swimming pool, I was working in our family's garden (or as...
people say it all the time: being a mom isn't what i thought it would be. but i can't think of any of my life experiences that have really turned out the way i expected or planned.
my first kiss?
super awkward....
Maggie Sabato, Kansas City Moms Blog's Mother of the Year, is a testament to the fact that a mother’s job never ends.
She raised her two daughters – Stephanie and Cecily – on her own after choosing to remove herself...
First of all, let me be one of the first to say ...
NOW, let me remind you that we are all different.
We do different things. We like different things. We live different lives.
That's how it's supposed to be. Differences...
After nine months of heartburn, she assumed he must have a head of dark hair. She already knew he was ornery, but that was to be expected.
She knew when he would get feisty and watched her belly roll around,...
The summer after 2nd grade, my family moved into the house in Houston where I remember most of my childhood. Two little boys lived two doors down - the sons of my 2nd grade teacher who were nearly lined...
I don't know about you, but I love any excuse to get together with the fabulous women in my life. I also love any excuse to shop and feed my itch to always be decorating! So, First Fridays in...
Mom: Sheila Jones, Independence, Mo.
Nominated by: Rosa Mora, daughter and Johnathan McQuillen, son
Most people wouldn't hesitate to say their mom is the best mom in the world. Similarly, I am one of these lucky people.
My mom, Sheila Jones, has been...
Mom: Sarah Fields, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Janis Gannaway, mother
My daughter, Sarah, has fought for and with her children from day one. Sarah found out she was pregnant with triplets at eight weeks, and at 27 weeks, she had...
Mom: Maggie Sabato, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Stephanie Sabato, daughter
My mom is unbelievable! Her name is Margaret Anne “Maggie” Giacolone-Sabato. Maggie has survived (and thrived) 12 years living with a rare cancer that was once believed incurable. Well, that’s all...
Mom: Eden Lord, Overland Park, Kan.
Nominated by: Jeff Lord, husband
My wife, Eden Lord, is truly an extraordinary individual. She is a mom, a stepmom, a wife, a daughter, a teacher, and a small business owner. To say she...
Mom: Jessica Graham, Gardner, Kan.
Nominated by: Pete Graham, husband
My wife and I got married at a very young age.
We were expecting our first child when she was 16 years old. She has never brought up the fact that when we...
Mom: Janet Watts, Blue Springs, Mo.
Nominated by: Molly Shalz, daughter
For the longest time, I have been in denial that my parents are getting older. I think it’s because they are always busy and stay active and have never really had...
Your Guide To KC
Memorial Day Weekend in Kansas City
Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City offers opportunities to celebrate the true reason for the holiday with family friendly events. For additional weekend activities,...
