finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
We made it to Friday, friends! Such a victory for me these days. This Friday is extra special though because after my daily nap I’m heading out to coffee with a friend and then dinner with another! It’s sunny and an iced decaf followed by potato pizza drizzled with truffle oil seems massively in order. […]
I get it. It’s really hard to look in the mirror and think, “Golly, I sure love you!” Usually we see blemishes and stretch marks first, tired eyes and crazy mom hair. But if I believe anything, it’s that self-confidence begins at home and the very best thing I can do for my children is to […]
Hola mamas! Things are slow and steady around here as I countdown to my second trimester. Really really really, in the worst way, hoping it brings some energy and food tolerance :) The littles and I have used a fair amount of movies and take out to distract us. And I’ve done a wee bit […]
First off, a big fat confession … I haven’t run since my 5 miler race 10 days ago. I know, the shame! So much for the glorious routine I had going! It’s going to hurt to get back at it, but I will. After the weekend :) And after this fine, fine caramel flan latte I’m […]
Allergies are just the worst! Can I get an amen? When I was pregnant with Max I had an awful bout of seasonal allergies from May-August. I’d wake up coughing and sneezing, my eyes were constantly puffy and all I wanted was a heavy dose of allergy meds for a few hours of relief. I […]
How far along: 9 weeks Gender guess: Still thinking girl. And according to Instagram comments, I’m carrying high which also leads to a pink thoughts. And the striped tank? It’s officially the best tank top ever. I want all the colors! Weight gain: Who knows. Who cares. Sleep: I don’t even know. Is it Dominic’s snoring keeping me awake? Max’s mega […]
I’ve got lots of love for these mamas. But even more love for the products that have been born out of their creativity! Cross my heart, you’ll love them all too! MADRE BEADS I was lucky enough to join Lacy and her venture at Madre Beads as an ambassador. It’s been so fun to get […]
I’ve been giddy to share today’s post because there is nothing better than sharing the ugly truth and then matching it up with a solution or two. Moms are like that, I suppose. We’re fixers. Got a problem? I’ve got a fix for ya! Dealing with something ugly? Let’s work together to make it lovely! […]
Statistics say that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. It’s a daunting figure that leads to cautious excitement. I’m thrilled to be expecting, but, what if … And then the demons enter to manifest my crazy pregnancy hormones into an onslaught of fear and worry. And it’s ugly. And sad. And leaves me almost pushing away from […]
These days I do three things. Try to find something appetizing to eat – the plague of my first trimesters. Sleep – lots. And run – as fast and as long as I can a few times each week. You see, before I found out I was pregnant I committed to a race. I even […]
It’s the beginning of pregnancy number three! I don’t think I’ve ever started journaling this early. With Jemma we didn’t announce until the end of the first trimester. Because of THE RULES that aren’t really rules. And with Max we didn’t find out until I was 9 weeks along. It’s funny to me, because you think once […]