Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa is a 30 year old stay at home mom and full time student who lives in Maumee, OH. She married her husband, Rob, in 2013 while living in Florida. After relocating and living in Minnesota for a year and a half, they moved and finally settled down in Northwest Ohio. She has four kids who keep her on her toes, Marley (8), Jude (6), Benny (4) and Cooper (2). They also have 2 cats and a wild goldendoodle. She loves taking naps, watching reality TV and working out (at home, because...kids) in any free time she gets. Her hobbies include online shopping and scrolling Pinterest for new recipes that, at most, half of the kids will eat. She is a bit of a hot mess and her life is crazy, so follow along with the chaos on her instagram @alyjohnson1413
When a Pet Dies
Losing a pet is never easy. For many kids, including my own, the death of a pet is the first time in their life that they experience death.
My husband and I adopted our first...
Going Back to School as a Mom
Confession: I never graduated college.
In 2010 I was one semester away from my associates degree when I dropped out. I was 19 and struggling with my mental health and new found college freedom. I...
When Anxiety Presents As Anger
“I’ll never be a mom that yells all the time”
Those famous words, you hear them all the time. Usually said by women who aren’t moms yet. I was that person. And if I’m being...
Tiny But Mighty: Our IUGR Journeys
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is when a baby isn’t growing as expected during pregnancy.
There’s a chance you’ve never heard of it. I hadn’t, until the doctor was sitting in front of me asking if...
How A Social Media Break Turned “One Day” Into Day One
June 2020.
My rock bottom. My anxiety and depression were the worst they had ever been. My patience was non existent, especially with the kids. I didn’t mind quarantine because it was an excuse to...
(Not) Sleeping Through The Night
Getting your baby to sleep through the night is something all new moms wish for. It's always a huge topic of discussion on social media. Any time a mama would ask about baby sleep,...
Mama, You Are Strong
Being a mom is hard. These little people rely on you for so much. And it’s more than just feeding them and providing physically for them. They rely on you to teach them. To...
I’m Touched Out
Physical touch.
It’s one of the five love languages. But it’s definitely not mine. I’m a stay at home mom to 4 kids, and because of COVID and virtual schooling, they have been home basically all...
We Can’t All Be Pinterest Moms
Oh, Pinterest. I love you. But I also don't. Because as much as I try, I'll never be a Pinterest mom.
You know what I'm talking about. The moms that send those cute lunches to...
How To Survive Raising a Spirited Child
I was the perfect parent before I became a parent. My first born was relatively easy. She was a colicky baby and didn’t always nap, but she was super laid back otherwise. She was always...