finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Lately, I’ve been super obsessed with Indian food. There is a little joint in town that makes the most amazing, fabulous, superb everything. Namely, the tikka masala, pollock paneer, and naan. Oh … AND THE SWEET INDIAN RICE that is served up for dessert. Mmmmm. Mouth. Watering. Now. I decided to try my hand at […]
We’re all ready to welcome Brother. Especially Jemma. She has perfected her baby kisses. She’s sweet. She’s gentle. But … She’s ready for the real thing. Her real Brother. Instead of just her baby dolls. I can’t wait to see my two children together. My mama heart will most likely explode. Sis and Bro together […]
The Pierogie Mama, also known as Bianca, first came into my life when I was just sixteen! We were both baristas in our hometown and as we finished high school and moved on to college we became dear friends. I mean, how do you not become friends with someone who greets you with a smile […]
Trina is pretty stinkin’ fabulous. She makes me laugh on the regular and feel like a normal mama; like I’m not alone in the craziness of motherhood. I’m sure you’ll adore her too! hey- i’m trina & i’m the genius behind lookatthebirds & by genius i mean, really good at Googling things & then […]
A 2 hour snooze sure makes the miles fly by! Traveling with little ones, no doubt, takes a bountiful supply of grace and patience. We’ve had our fair share of travels by plane, train, and automobile with Jemma in tow … starting with a train trip at 3 weeks old, a plane at 1 year, […]
I recently participated in the Thrifty Love Gift Exchange with a bunch of fellow bloggers and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome! Not only did I get to swap some thrifty treasures, I made a new friend … Alysa of Inspired RD! Alysa is truly an inspirational mama, definitely take a peek at […]
Here I am in all my 39 week glory. My mama said I look like a 1970’s hippie lady – all peaceful in the grass. I guess I could buy it, except for the background cars giving away the 2012 reality. Oh, and the fact that I’m wearing a bra. Oh, Brother … Mama seriously […]
Jennifer of DIY Cupcake is one of those amazing blog mamas you really really want to know in real life. She is such an inspiration in my path towards greenness and I’m so excited to have her here today sharing all about the bare necessities of bringing a baby into your life. Here’s a little […]
Last Spring Jemma’s Aunt Kiki submitted a photo of Jemma to Jones Soda. Having a photo chosen for Jones Soda has been one of those to-dos on her bucket list. Along with skydiving, visiting all 7 continents (and yes, she already has Antarctica covered), and a mass of other crazy things. Around May we received […]
Sweet Jem … Not long ago I remember thinking, “Sissy, you are going to be such a big girl when you’re 22 months! You’ll become a big sister, be talking up a storm, and still be my most favorite girlie in the world!” And it’s all true :) Although I’ve been super tired and a […]
Oh tears … I just lost my entire week 4 post with a little internet cut/paste hiccup :( Normally I would re-type it, but today Jemma and I are just bumming around trying to survive the final weeks of pregnancy and dare I say the beginning of some 2-year-old woes. For example, girlfriend just hopped […]