finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Motherhood can be quite overwhelming … can I get an “amen”? The sweet moments on Instagram and the memories we force our minds to recall are quite different than the loud banter and emotional battles we experience each and every day. So, how do we channel the peace? How do we, as parents, encourage our […]
This year we’ve resolved to read more and screen less. Jem is thrilled, Max … not so much. Don’t get me wrong, Max loves books too, just not his top pick when put up against a movie. Jemma and I though – books4life! I love that she loves books. And not just any books, she’s truly […]
I’ve started running again. Well, jogging/walking/jogging/walking. Pretty much, I’m back to the beginning after abandoning everything I gained this summer from my 5K training. Humph. It has coupled well with starting Whole30 because when I eat better I want to exercise and when I exercise I want to eat better. Here’s the irony — I’m registered […]
Panda Raglan – Kid + Kind /// Skirt – Target /// Fleece Leggings – Target /// Boots – Nordstrom This girl. I really really like her! All moms love their kids, we usually like them too. Eh, sometimes they’re difficult and have rough phases, then the love is there but the like is on pause […]
I’ve known for awhile what my word for 2015 would be. It just seemed right, with how 2014 kept speeding up as the months went by. Embrace. This year, I want to embrace each day. Appreciate the little things. Lock in moments with my kids at these sweet and crazy ages of 2 and 4. […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PUBigKid #CollectiveBias I’m going to share a little history lesson from my parenting world today. I had my first baby in 2010 after 40 hours of labor which included a hospital transfer. Finally, FINALLY, my sweet little girl was […]
To be honest, Christmas, and December in general, isn’t always the greatest around here. It holds some sad anniversaries for our family – some decades old and some quite fresh; all of which offer a dull, throbbing pain while we smile and attempt to embrace the season’s activities, remember Christ’s birth and create traditions for […]
This morn round one of our family arrives, tomorrow round two. And with that, I’m signing off for a bit! We’re going to do Christmas right with a little less technology, a little more wine, and a lot more family fun and kiddo snuggles. Sounds just about right if you ask me :) I may still […]
With a picturesque snowscape it only seemed natural that we would attempt a family photo on our Leavenworth trip. I mean, all sane mothers attempt such a feat around the holidays, right? This particular photo attempt was a bit more exciting than normal thanks to our new footwear from Rack Room Shoes. Jemma adored her […]
Last month I told my mama that I really wanted to go to Leavenworth. I hadn’t been since I was seven or eight and seeing that my name is Gretchen of the German variety, is only seems natural that I make frequent trips to Bavaria … even if it is a pretend version hidden in […]
