LJ Herman is a former editor at Love What Matters and lives in Colorado. LJ is a concert, ticket and technology enthusiast. He has seen the Dave Mathews Band over one hundred times and counting.
‘If you and your husband were the exact same, you wouldn’t need each other. There are reasons opposites attract. When do we stop having each other’s back?’
“Is it when the socks don’t make it into the basket or the bathroom towel lays wet on the floor? Go ahead and pick up that sock, girl. Throw that towel over the rack. It’s okay.”
How I Remained True To Jehovah’s Witness Faith During My HELLP Syndrome Diagnosis
“‘She’s a Jehovah’s Witness. NO BLOOD, LET’S GO.’ I had faith that no matter the outcome I would be safe in Jehovah’s memory.”
‘My name is Cooper. I have autism, but I still LOVE CANDY! TRICK-OR-TREAT.’: Mom pushes for inclusive Halloween
“Last year Cooper made it to exactly three houses before he pushed a pumpkin off a deck and tried to bust into the house to watch TV. He also walked backwards the whole time. Yes, backwards.”
My Daughter’s ‘Tired Mom’ Costume Is Literally EVERYTHING
“She pulled this off perfectly!”
‘Alex wants to be independent. I worry. I often wonder if he can do it.’ Mom shocked, elated when son with Down syndrome ‘rescued’ her morning
“The alarm went off, I shut it off and the next thing I knew it was 31 minutes later. A mere 20 minutes before we had to be out the door. I panicked.”
‘When it got close to my son’s bedtime, he started to get fussy and cry, just like a real Mandrake!’ Family’s hilarious candid photo is peak Harry Potter perfection
“It was insane! We keep joking how we’re never going to be able to top this and that we’ve hit peak parenting.”
‘It started off as a good day where I felt like I could be productive. But then the demands of parenting pulled me in every way, until I was stretched beyond bouncing back.’
“I am exhausted. But I am hyper alert and my thoughts are intense. Everything is still spinning in my head. Like running on adrenaline, but feeling so fatigued.”
‘I commented how my breasts hurt. My mom asked if I thought I was pregnant. I laughed it off, telling her I had the IUD and there was no way, but a seed of doubt started to bloom.’
“I decided the copper IUD was the best option. It had no hormones and protection for 10 years? Yes please! We were in no way ready for kids yet. I had it put in, and boy did it hurt! Aside from a long period, I was okay. That is until September 2nd…”
5 Hilarious Signs You May Have Triplets
“3. You’re used to looking like the local circus when you go anywhere. You’re also used to all the inevitable stares and comments (no, we didn’t do it three times, people).”
Instead Of Christmas Elf On The Shelf, I’m Doing Halloween ‘Doll In The Hall’
“For an extra festive touch, I put the doll right in bed with the kids whenever they throw it in the trash. It’s Day 3 and they want to move!”