Blog | Mikala Albertson — Mikala Albertson MD

One day you’ll understand why you spent years missing the game and still trying to create a fun party.

Jan 19

Jan 19 Make the Sandwich

Because high school sports (and so many parts of life, in general) are lots of fun until they’re NOT. But even when they’re not, we’ll be there.

Dec 26

Dec 26 A Day To BE

Nowhere to go. Nothing to do. No place anyone needs to be.

Dec 22

Dec 22 It's About How We Love

It’s not about being the BEST parent ever and creating perfect holiday memories, but about showing up for our kids the best way we know how.

Dec 13

Dec 13 Dear Teachers, These Gifts Are Precious

Every year, my kids come home for break with excitement shining in their eyes as they put clumsily wrapped packages under the tree labeled TO: Mom.

Dec 8

Dec 8 No One Can Do This Job Like I Do

Who else would know to look for a little thumbs up from the soccer field?? After all, he didn’t score. But his foot touched the ball and he’d like to celebrate all the same. So, I do!!

Dec 6

Dec 6 Christmas Adds Up Over Time

Moms, we don’t have to do it all every year. We can pick one or two things. Then just be present. And soak it in. Turns out, Christmas is CUMULATIVE!!

Nov 29

Nov 29 This is Second Dinner

These little moments are just another of the silver linings of the sometimes difficult teenage years.

Nov 25

Nov 25 A Thanksgiving Celebration

These little ones growing up in our home ARE the most special people who will ever surround our table.

Oct 25

Oct 25 My Darling Daughter, Choose YOU

Life will have all kinds of bullies. My daughter will face her fair share of unfair treatment and some more push-her-down moments. I want her to know I will ALWAYS be on her side.

Sep 30

Sep 30 I Love Full Circle Moments

Life, Motherhood

When we unwrapped that big box, my daughter squealed!! “Momma, did you know they would be this PRETTY???” Then I turned my beloved Barbies over in my hands a few times and ran my finger down the braids tied with my old hair ties as I told my little girl their names. It felt like a full circle moment…

Sep 23

Sep 23 This is Raising Kind Teens

You know, I don’t know if he’ll EVER get around to changing the toilet paper roll…but I’m not too worried, really. I’m proud of the compassionate young man he is becoming

Sep 22

Sep 22 Overwhelmed? Seek Him.

Life, Motherhood, Marriage, Faith

Because all this hustle and bustle? And all this stuff to DO? It means I’m really living this good, hard, ordinary life.

Sep 15

Sep 15 They WILL Eat!

Your growing family of suddenly much bigger kids will sit. And eat. And seemingly delight in one another. And you’re going to LOVE it so much!

Sep 13

Sep 13 I'm a GOOD Mom Who is HUMAN

So instead of a PERFECT story, I hope one day my children will tell THIS story…

Sep 1

Sep 1 Before Mom Goes...

A mom’s greatest priority is to care for her family. To lighten their loads. To make their days a little brighter and easier. Even while she’s away!

Aug 23

Aug 23 She's SURE!

And I’m pretty sure I have a lot to learn from a girl like that.

Aug 15

Aug 15 Raising Responsible Kids

We are responsible TO our children for things like food and clothing and shelter and an environment in which they can learn and grow and be themselves. But we are not responsible FOR our children’s choices.

Aug 11

Aug 11 Motherhood is Bittersweet