Cate
Cate is a transplant from Alabama and an alum of the greatest school in the SEC (Roll Tide). She married her college sweetheart, Rob, in the summer of 2010 and together they have two adorable Texans, Elijah (2012) and Nora (2015). When she’s not momming or mom-bossing, Cate enjoys snuggling the cutest dachshund on the planet, rapping the Hamilton soundtrack, and binging old episodes of The Office. Cate has proudly called Fort Worth home since 2011 and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.
Sorry, Not Sorry: Reclaiming Apologies
"I'm sorry" is arguably one of the most powerful phrases in the English language. It has the ability to restore strained relationships and heal broken hearts. We use the phrase on a daily basis, but I bet many of...
Love My Local: SWFW Treat Yo’ Self Edition
SW Fort Worth Mama, are you tired? In need of a day away from the kids? The husband?
I've got three words for you: Treat yo' self!
Want to eat a warm meal, in one sitting, with both hands?
Treat...
Longing to Adopt
The summer before my senior year of college, I spent five weeks in Romania serving as an intern with Livada Orphan Care. Livada is a faith-based organization in Allen, Texas with private group homes in Romania. (For...
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Childcare Providers
One of my favorite movies is 500 Days of Summer with the adorable Zooey Deschannel and nerd-hunk Joseph Gordon-Levitt. My favorite scene of the movie is the reality versus expectations scene. It plays out in...
Choosing Not to Spank
I grew up in a family that often used spanking as a tool for discipline. While I was dealt my share of spankings, my older brother received the majority. Aside from being in trouble less...
Overdue and Over It? Here Are 10 Animal Mamas Who Are Sure to Cheer...
From the second the doctor calculated your due date, your brain started ticking down the seconds to that blessed day when you would finally meet your new bundle and regain your daintiness. That "blessed day" has now long passed and...
To the Man Who Is More Than Just Dad
When Father's Day comes around each year, it's easy for us moms to roll our eyes and make some snarky remark about how every day is Father's Day. But when we step down from our motherhood high...