finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Jemma’s first birthday didn’t ease me into the baby-to-toddler transition well. For some reason, it passed with so much happiness and celebration that I never stopped to connect that she isn’t a baby anymore. What has made me realize her toddlerhood is this nursing upset. It’s thrown me into an emotional tizzy. My baby isn’t […]
Yep, that’s right. We are on day 5 of this nursing strike :( Thank you so much for your sweet comments and encouragement on my initial post. It’s been a rough road and I’m still unsure where/when it will end. I’ve talked quite a bit with my amazing La Leche League lactation consultant and we’ve […]
I made a new blog button the other day and thought I would share the step-by-step in case you wanted to create your own! First things first, choose a picture Next, you’ll need to upload it to a hosting site, I prefer Photobucket Once uploaded, click “Edit” underneath the photo and it will take you […]
Yes, I realize that 12 months is the same as 1 year, but 12 months puts me at ease. And, well, 1 year makes me want to panic. Do any of you mamas feel this way? Don’t blame me down the road if I’m all, “This is my daughter, Jemma, and she is 62 months.” […]
If you’re not into the nitty gritty of breastfeeding, feel free to skip this post. It’s pretty much the run down of a lovely little breastfeeding bump in the road. Bottom line – today was rough. Like, so rough, I’m not really looking forward to tomorrow, lest it repeat. That would be LAME. Jemma started […]
I’m close to feeling caught up from out trip to BIG TEXAS and wanted to share a few things that are going on … We’re on the verge of building a house! Well, at least we think we are. We’re looking for property and trying to nail down a good location based on family location […]
It’s been a bit since I pulled together a Star Worthy. I think because I tend to pin most everything I love these days :) But, here’s a few that I must share – totally worth a look-see. Squash soup – can you say, “YUMM-O” Ashley’s take on BABYWEARING – seriously the best I’ve read […]
Remember (back in 8th grade) when forward emails were so cool?Well, my poor Dad hasn’t gotten the memo that they are actually really annoying.I’ve told him this in a nice way, but they keep coming.So, instead of sharing his political forwards – I’m here with his latest and greatest.I laughed out loud so it must […]
Buying something on sale is a very special feeling. In fact, the less I pay for something, the more it is worth to me. ~ Rita Rudner I hit the thrifty jackpot at Value Village the other week … Navy Saltwater sandals for Jem to grow into Legit pink Crocs, also to grow into Pampered […]
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Thanks so much for putting up with me through all this party planning :) I doubt we’ll have such a fiesta every year, but who knows it was super fun having a theme and running with it! In case you have questions or are interested in some of the specifics from above, most of it […]