Natalie Commander

Natalie Commander
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Natalie is a native Oklahoman, born and raised! She married her husband, Cody, in 2012, and they have two human daughters and two dog sons. She is a former teacher, and now helps her husband around his counseling practice. She has a B.A.Ed. in English Ed, and a M.A. in Literature, both from UCO. When she isn't running around her two daughters to their MANY activities, she enjoys reading, writing, upcycling old furniture, vacationing, being the most obnoxious cheer mom she can be, snacking, and trying to control her sarcasm and RBF.

To The Overachieving PTA Moms

You know them..... They are the moms that send me pictures of my kid from the class party I wasn't able to attend because I was swamped at work. They probably also organized and sent...

For the Moms Who Carry the Mental Load

To the moms who carry the mental load for their families: I see you.  When I say mental load, I mean all of those seemingly menial tasks we do for our families that are the...

Taking It Easy This Holiday Season: A Break From The Hoopla

Every year, it seems the holiday season gets here faster and faster, and folks are throwing up those trees and wreaths sooner and sooner.  Don't get me wrong. I love SO much about this time...

8 Things I’ve Learned While Having Age Gap Kids

I had my first daughter when I was a whopping 19 years old. I was married right after high school, and was divorced by the time I was 21 (10/10 would not recommend). I...
I Quit Teaching

I Quit Teaching

As with every beginning of the school year, I sit and reflect on my time as a teacher. For the longest time, I wanted to be a high school English teacher, and maybe even...

A Clean House Keeps Me Sane

There is one topic that I can never seem to relate to other moms on. Anytime another mom complains or jokes about her constantly messy home, I feel like an outcast. As the other...

The Best Gift I Ever Gave Myself Is Not What You’d Think

Nope, the gift wasn't a vacation, a fancy purse, flowers, or jewelry. It wasn't even therapy. It was a surgery. A surgery I had to fight tooth and nail for - with six different doctors...

No, I Will Not Be Trying For A Boy

I have two daughters, seven and 16, and over the last many years, well-meaning people have asked or said a mixture of the following things to me. Are you going to try again for a...

I’m Not A “Little Kid Person”

Guess what?! You can be a great mom, even if you're not a "little kid person." That's me. I'm not a little kid person. Yikes! Taboo subject! Before you come at me, I love so much...

College Isn’t For Everyone

This is going to ruffle some feathers, especially for those of us raised to believe that a traditional 4-year (maybe more) college degree is the only way to grow up and be successful. BUT-College isn't...

I Pee When I Sneeze!

  It sounded like such a great idea. An activity I once enjoyed as a child. I ordered what I needed from Amazon, and was excited when the package arrived at my doorstep. I took...