finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
What does beauty mean to you? Since becoming a mama I think I’ve discovered a new form of beauty. Beauty is those tender moments before Jemma drifts off to sleep in my arms. Beauty is the love Jemma and her Daddy feel when he squeezes her tight with hugs and kisses. Beauty is in the […]
As I mentioned, my birth experience wasn’t what I planned. I had hoped for a calm waterbirth at our birthing center. Instead, Jemma was born under glaring lights in a stark white hospital room. Of course, what’s most important is we were both safe throughout our 3 days of labor. But still, I mourn a […]
Mandy from She Breathes Deeply is hosting a fabulous challenge called Project 31. It is based on the Scripture Proverbs 31:10-31 which is quite fitting for my life right now. In truth, I don’t have time to add something extra to my plate. I’m feeling quite full with the joys and stresses of managing my […]
My birth story took me the last 5 weeks to write. “Why?” you ask. Well, for one, Jemma’s birth was 40 hours long. 40 hours is not easily summarized in a few paragraphs. Two, I have a beautiful, bouncing baby in my arms most of the day. Three, said baby makes it difficult to type […]
This is more for me than anyone. Posting articles I hope to re-read in the future are best organized here. I’m so thankful for organizational tools like blogs. Three cheers for the 21st century. My birth story is almost ready to post. I know, quite a long time coming. But, anyways, as I journaled my […]
We are on the road to having a little girl who can sit up! For now, it’s what we call “the tripod”.
With the wintry weather upon us, Jemma and I have taken to weekly walks in some of our favorite inside places – Costco, the mall, grocery stores and Ikea. Last week we stumbled upon some sweet, kid-friendly things at Ikea. We didn’t purchase any, but might in the future! Dog bum clothes hooks, such bright […]
Milk Made Momma is the first of our 2011 Etsy Spotlight and we can’t rave enough about their products. Milk Made Momma has a lovely assortment of goodies just for mamas and babies – sweet toys, cloth wipes, skincare, baby dresses, nursing pads and much more. I especially appreciate that Becca, the genius behind Milk […]
On Thursday night I hit a big mama milestone – I left Jem with her first non-family member so Dominic and I could go on a date. This wasn’t just any non-family member, it was Jemma’s lovely nanny! I’m heading back to work in February and we wanted Jem and her nanny to have some […]
Our dear girl has so many nicknames. I wonder if she even knows her true name is Jemma! On any given day you might hear us calling her … Lovie – my favorite Sweetness Happiness Jemma Bird – Daddy’s favorite J Baby J Girl Jembo – I hate this, it sounds like Jumbo and I […]
Jemma and I surprised Daddy at work with lunch today. We had been running errands and our last stop was Costco – what better place for lunch? We grabbed pizza and a hot dog and made our way to his cabinet shop. After lunch Dominic gave us a tour of the new cabinet show room. […]