Jessie Todd
Jessie is a talkative storyteller who enjoys making new friends. She is married to a Colorado native and together they have four beautiful children: Leela, Cora, Lincoln, and Theodore. Her oldest son is a pediatric-cancer survivor and caring for him has earned her the title of momcologist. A teacher by trade, Jessie loves to collaborate with others. In her free time Jessie enjoys movies and popcorn with her family, browsing the aisles at Target, and trying to find an excuse to eat out.
As a Mama, I’m No Llama
Lately, the baby has been waking up before me in the morning, so, in order to manage my many morning tasks, I have been putting him in the exersaucer while I slip away to...
A Working Mom’s Dilemma: The Other Side of Keeping Sick Kids Home
Thirty minutes into my work day I get a call from my son’s preschool. As I click accept on my phone my heart sinks because I am pretty sure I know why they are...
13 Classic Toys I’m NOT Throwing Out
It’s that time of year, when many of us are trying to clean out and re-organize our children’s toys and games after the holidays. With four kids, birthdays close to Christmas, and generous grandparents,...
Confessions of a 40-Year-Old Fraud
When I was in college, I worked at a sleep-away camp in the summer. With my major in elementary education, I was almost always placed with the youngest campers. One week, however, they needed...
What I Learned from my White Comforter
A few summers ago I decided I needed to give my house a little facelift. Most of my décor was gifted to me 14 years ago at my wedding. While it was all lovely...
How to Have a Winning Season as a Mom
Fall means one thing to my husband. Football. He is a die-hard Denver Broncos fanatic.
He wants the Broncos to win. Always. Every game; every time. And because the kids and I love him, we...
Scars on Our Hearts: Our Pediatric Cancer Story
Every day as I bend over to give my four-year-old son a good morning kiss, I catch a glimpse of the scars peeking above the collar of his superhero pajama shirt. There are so...
Sorry Baby, You Don’t Get a Crib
As I write this post I am almost nine months pregnant with my fourth child. You can tell by looking at me. People tell me I’ve popped. People tell me I’m glowing. People don’t...
I’m Trying My Best: What I Have to Say About What Not to Say...
You have only to turn on your computer or smartphone to encounter a barrage of “What Not to Say” articles on your favorite social media sites. Mothers seem particularly fond of using this style...
We Love Grimes: A Guide to Des Moines Area Neighborhoods
Grimes is on the northwest side of Des Moines. It has the convenience of living in a metro area and the sense of community provided in a small town.