laurenlabeth
Originally from West Texas, Lauren moved to Oklahoma in 2007 on a whim and has been here ever since. Lauren loves doing life with her husband (also known as The Boy), their two goofy dogs, and little girl, Z. Professionally, she is a licensed clinical social worker. The rest of the time...Lauren is a coach's wife, an avid reader, a classic introvert, and a first-time mom. The journey to parenthood did not go anywhere close to the plan, but looking back, she would not change a thing. Currently, Lauren is adapting to mom life via parenting memes, text messages with her best friends, and praying that she doesn't screw up. She spends her time traveling throughout Oklahoma to watch various sporting events, taking spontaneous road trips (the fewer plans...the better), spending nights reading on the back porch, and enjoying good food with friends.
The 3 T’s of Two
A few days ago, my daughter was particularly energetic. Jumping off the furniture. Spinning in circles. Standing just out of arms reach and proposing an invitation to "Catch me!" In the midst of all...
Every Body is a Swimsuit Body
Swimsuit shopping was the worst.
I didn't like it as a kid.
Because I shopped in the "Pretty Plus" sections at Sears. That's the nice way of saying "your daughter is a little chubby." Gone were...
Cancer Wants to Take Me From My Daughter: I Won’t Let It.
I have cancer. It's the rare kind. Literally one in a million. The kind where treatment looks a lot like, "Let's try this and see what happens." The kind that affects multiple systems within...
Goodbye Calliou…Hello Cocomelon?
When PBS announced that they were canceling the long-running show, Calliou, it felt like 2021 was off to a great start. After 20 years, parents everywhere were able to take a collective sigh of...
Coping Skills Aren’t Just for Kids
The other day my little girl was having a hard day. The blocks were not staying stacked. The snacks were not as free-flowing that she would have preferred. The dogs didn't want to play....
Help! I Live WIth Extroverts
Hello, my name is Lauren, and I am an introvert. I prefer one-on-one chats to large groups. I avoid small talk because I also happen to be awkward. Home is my happy place. And silence...
Be Patient, Mama – They’re Just Learning How to be Human
My daughter has officially reached that stage.
You know, the one where things get a little frustrating so you just throw yourself on the floor, roll around for a bit, and maybe yell for good...
I’m a Google Mom
Most women use their pregnancy as a time to prepare for baby. Planning the perfect nursery theme. Reading books to unlock the secrets of infant behaviors. Building an appropriate wardrobe to match the season...
What Cancer Gave
This past summer my husband took our daughter to her first Women's College World Series game. Being nine months old, she really wasn't going to remember anything about the experience, but it was a...
Dear Coach Husband…
Dear Coach Husband,
I see you.
I see you pacing the sideline on Friday nights. I see you signaling in plays that mean something to the eleven boys out on the field, but look completely foreign...
Beating the Nap Time Buzzer
My first experience with anxious feelings happened in the mid-1990s. Being the youngest of three children and the only girl, I was tasked with finding ways to entertain myself. Luckily, I was given a...
I’m a Messy Mom – Here’s What It’s Teaching Me
When asked about hidden talents, I have one thing that consistently comes to mind. One thing I can do without even trying. I guess you could say that it comes naturally. For approximately thirty...