Courtney Pope
Courtney is a hometown girl who never planned on staying in Kansas or even having a family of her own, and now resides in Andover with her college sweetheart Zack (m. 2012), their twin daughters Ella and Emily (b. 2016), and their dogs Lady and Roscoe. She is a bank auditor for her 'day job,' and when she isn't chasing her toddlers or failing to conquer the never-ending piles of laundry and dishes, she enjoys going on dates with her husband, experiencing old favorites and new adventures through the eyes of her kids, iced coffee and hot tea, and devouring audiobooks and podcasts (savoring the rare paper book when time allows).
7 Truths from A Twin Mom
I will never forget the first ultrasound with our girls. As the doctor was focusing quietly on the image on the screen, panic began to sink in. “Is there no heartbeat? Is something wrong?” I...
What Mommy Really Wants for Mother’s Day
Dads, listen up. I’m here to let you in on a secret about what the mom in your life really wants for Mother’s Day. Yes, you may think you have it all figured out...
What’s In My Purse? Mom Edition
I have a horrible habit of shoving things in my purse and moving on with my life. Similarly, my husband has a pattern of shoving things in my purse, without telling me about them...
Dear Dad: A Letter To My Addict Parent
Dad,
Growing up the child of an addict is not something I would wish on anyone. But then again, you know that because you grew up in a very similar situation – parents who chose...
Cast Iron Cooking Is Easier Than You Think!
In an effort to preserve our health and our budget, my husband and I cook most meals for our family at home rather than eating out. The one piece of cookware that we both...
Tips From a Sometimes Insomniac
Prior to having kids, I could fall asleep within seconds of my head hitting the pillow. I couldn’t fathom the idea of having to try to fall asleep, when it was something I did...
Changing My Life With A Positive Attitude
On the best of days, I consider myself a patient mother, loving wife, and all around happy person. On the worst days, however, I am grumpy, impatient, and incredibly ungrateful. A sad realization hit...
Family-Friendly Attractions in Colorado Springs
I have often heard a saying along the lines of, "A vacation with kids is just a change of scenery." We frequently take short trips to nearby places both with and without our kids,...
How (and Why) I Wash My Hair Once per Week
Let me just start off by clarifying that I shower daily (more on that later). For me at least, the benefits of prolonging time between washes include healthier scalp, more balanced hair, and...
One Day They Won’t Be Little
It's 9:30 p.m., I finally snuck out of the room after bargaining and pleading with my two-year-olds to just go to sleep, and I have no idea how I will muster the energy to...