Like many women, I have always found things to compare myself to. I have compared my body when mine is not the way I want, even though my body does amazing things; I have compared my marriage when we hit bumps in the road, even though our love is strong; I have compared my job… Read More Just the Reminder I Needed (A Story of Comparison)
When I found out I was pregnant with my first, my husband and I waited on pins and needles, laughing our way through the longest 3 minutes of our lives. A long Monday ended with that life changing moment, a bottle of wine (for the hubby), and a night-long game of “name that baby.” The… Read More Growing into Pregnancy No. 2
Dolly, I know we have a lifetime together, but this moment feels like the end of an era. This week, I returned to work, and our early days as a duo have officially ended. I’ve experienced this before, after the 3 months home with your brother, but, my dear girl, this time you reaped the… Read More A Letter to my Daughter: It’s The End of an Era
When we were preparing for our 2nd baby, our focus was primarily on our first born – what will he need or want, and what do we need for maintaining our sanity? Our toddler is very active, and we knew his needs would only get bigger as he grew and transitioned into being the big… Read More The Mama 5: Toddler Essentials (After Baby #2)
“A mother’s job is to teach her children not to need her anymore. The hardest part of that job is accepting success.” (author unknown)… Read More A Letter to My Son: I Love Getting to Know You…
The Juggle Struggle 