finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I wrote this little poem/prayer back in December. On a particularly emotional day. Lord, keep them safe. Guard their hearts. Press innocence into their very souls. Mark them with purity and compassion. Love for others and passion for their calling. This is my prayer. Today, tomorrow, and all the tomorrows to come. This motherhood gig […]
As a part of the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama I wrote a post that is being featured on Natural Parents Network. Apparently it’s my week over there! This month the carnival participants have spoken up about how they discuss complex topics with their children. Please read […]
The other week I gave the 411 on my experience with Just Between Friends consignment sales. It’s Spring sale season and I couldn’t be more excited for the consigning and shopping adventures that are just around the corner! I thought it might be fun to give you a behind the scenes peek at the gal […]
Today I’m over at Natural Parents Network sharing about Jemma’s (and my) journey from never napping alone to enjoying independent naps! – – – – – I never thought it would happen. The transition from only napping beside mama to napping independently. But it did. And much sooner than I ever anticipated. I wrote […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / “Mom, you’re like the paparazzi. Give me a break!” Max / / / This little mister is roller, scooting and army crawling. He is on the move!
I’ve been doing a thorough cleanse of all the “random” I keep finding as I unpack. If it doesn’t have a purpose — it’s gone! Of course, Pinterest ideas have been in the back of my mind during this random cleanse and I’ve designated one box for supplies that will aid in some future craft […]
BONE BROTH Brought to you by Bianca from The Pierogie Mama INGREDIENTS 1 roast chicken carcass, with the yummiest meat picked off. This recipe uses all the not so yummy bits from the chicken :) Any available uncooked veggies you have (such as carrot, celery, garlic, onion scraps) 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 2 […]
Eating & Drinking / / / tons of water! Since my bout with mastitis and a 3-week long cold my poor milk supply took a dip. I’ve been chugging water like no one’s business to stay super hydrated and it’s working! That and the 2 dozen lactation cookies I gobbled down. Listening / / / […]
Every day I’m somewhat amazed at how much Jemma is growing up. Far from my baby, so much of a little girl. And yet, so much of her still yearns to be close, to be held, to be deeply connected to me. Often, she asks me to put Max down so she can snuggle into […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / This little girl is in love with her room! It has a long way to go before it’s complete, but for now she couldn’t be happier with her floor bed and book case of favorite books! Max / / […]
This ^ is my new life phrase, compliments of my sister. She knows me too well. Too well, I tell ya. A walk to the mail box … Catch Me If You Can Longsleeve c/o Ellie February Collection | Love Struck Legging c/o Ellie February Collection | shoes, ancient Adidas | stroller, Uppa Baby The […]