Kelly Burnison
Momstrong: Why Mothers are Superheroes
Superman ain't got nothing on us, moms.
Superman doesn't clean or cook while simultaneously bouncing a baby on his hip.
Superman doesn't devote his life trying to bring up strong, empathetic, kind humans. He's got superpowers...
Fall Date Nights in the KC Metro
Quick! Throw some ideas in a jar, pull one out & go with it! No, seriously! With so many fun options right here in our city, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose....
Things My Three Year Old Says
Walk around my house on any given day, and you'll find a three year old little boy who has the energy of an Olympic champion with the heart of a lion. He explores and...
We Had the Kids… Now Let’s Revisit Our Marriage
Believe me, I'm no expert on marriage. In fact, I'm working extremely hard on marriage number two to ensure that we don't become an unfortunate statistic. So, please don't mistake this post for someone...
Becoming Mothers…Together
I became a mother on the exact same day as one of my closest friends!
Exact. Same. Friggin. Day.
It’s been three and a half years and I still can’t quite get over it....
My Former Life: Divorce
I'm divorced. Whew! Glad I got that off my chest. It feels good to say, you know. Without shame, pain or regret. Don't get me wrong, what happened to me is like any other...
Twin Mom’s Guide to Surviving the First Year
I have to start out by saying this guide isn’t about patting myself on the back because I’m a twin mom and have all the things figured out. Because I sure as heck don’t!...
Forgive Yourself, Momma
Today.
Today I was a bad mom.
I screamed. I yelled. I threatened. I gave second... and third... and fourth chances.
I slammed doors. I argued.
Time-out didn't help.
I held them. I laid with them. I rubbed their...
Keeping Perspective in the Darkness
Another bombing. Another hateful attack on American soil. Another school shooting. Another American soldier treated unfairly. Another hate crime against an innocent party. Another unfair remark from people we’re supposed to respect.
Every time I turn...
Did I Love You Enough Today?
There’s no worse feeling than the feeling that you’re not good enough. As your mom, I feel that way sometimes …
In my career.
As a wife.
As your mother.
Because there’s only one of...
Them vs. Us: the Bedtime Battle
There is something quite mysterious about bedtime. All of a sudden, your children turn into nighttime assassins--vigorously fighting against the one and only thing that threatens their souls.
Bedtime.
Does anyone else fight this battle,...
Momminainteasy… But it Sure is Fun!
We've all been there right? Elbow deep in vomit or poop (take your pick), you haven't showered in what feels like ACTUAL months, something sticky is on your foot, goldfish crumbs are all over...
Finding Myself Again
All at once, everything crashed. My adrenaline wore off, the baby was here to stay, nobody in the house slept through the night in weeks, I hadn’t showered in an unacceptable amount of time,...