finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Out of the dark I feel a tiny hand reach across my neck. Jemma’s fingers curl into my skin and I hear a deep sigh. And then, these words, “I love you Mommy”. My heart swells as I whisper back, “I love you too.” She squeezes my neck in acknowledgement and shuffles her body closer […]
Resolving /// to let go, and let God. I’m a type A person, I prefer to have control and obviously, this isn’t realistic is all circumstances. I can’t keep my children well 100% of the time, I can’t see into the future, I can’t hold my breath until Dominic senses that the dishwasher needs to […]
Amidst the ugliness of winter – yep, poor Dominic has the flu + Jemma has a tummy bug – there is something beautiful. It’s called Handmade Winter, an e-book collection of simple crafts, recipes and inspirations perfect for the cold weather months. My dear girl, Lacy, is one of the contributors and I was honored […]
Last year I just wanted to feel settled. We had moved twice and Max was still a newbie. I was tired and worn and needed the year to be calm; restorative. Thankfully, it was. Here’s the best of 2013. I’m extremely hopeful for this upcoming year. I love making lists and organizing my thought; planning […]
Do you or a friend cloth diaper? Then don’t miss the Funky Fluff giveaway – you just might win a TEN PACK of their brand new bamboo 2.0 cloth diapers – enter here! a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 The year has ended! I completed this photo challenge!!! 2013 […]
Don’t forget to enter the Funky Fluff cloth diaper giveaway … it’s for a 10 pack! I love this time of year – reflecting back on the past 12 months and looking ahead to the coming year. As a part of my reflections I wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of my […]
Wanna win a 10 pack of my favorite cloth diapers? Don’t miss this smashing giveaway! Let’s take a moment to celebrate my sweet Max … 16 months is one of my favorite ages and he’s absolutely fulfilling all the fun I imagined. His personality is booming – he’s got the best mad face, a super […]
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I’m sure I’ll say this every year, but this Christmas season has been magical. Jemma’s excitement has warmed all of our hearts and we can’t wait for this evening when we bake Jesus’ birthday cake and exchange gifts. I wish I could mail you all a Christmas card, because truly, you’re all friends and […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 You guys, I’ve almost made it through this whole year of photos! Yes, I’ve had some hiccups and near quitting moments, but here we are at the end of the year and I’m still going at it! This week absolutely cracks me up […]
Here’s the thing … not many elements of parenting are easy. Travel is DEFINITELY not one of them. At least when your mini traveling companions are little. There is quite a bit to pack, many unknowns to prepare (?) for and of course, the whole idea of managing a nap schedule away from home. Yeah, […]