finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I am overcoming obastacles in life and it is comforting to know I’m not overcoming them alone. Andrew Murray wrote, “We have a God who delights in impossibilities.” I don’t usually use words like delight when I consider something to be impossible. But I serve a God who does, and that allows me to rest. To […]
I’m linking up with the lovely Casey and her “What is on Your Heart” Friday blog theme. My hope is to make this a Friday tradition, but I’m not going to stress over it when it doesn’t happen. I blog for fun, not another item on my to-do list. This is my new little nephew! […]
I shed a few tears on the way to work this morning. Leaving Jemma 4 mornings each week isn’t really getting easier. In fact, it’s getting harder. I had hoped it would get easier once we established a routine. We have the routine down, but the ease hasn’t arrived. The more Jemma grows, the more […]
I love getting comments. I’m pretty sure all bloggers do.I mean, it’s not like I think I’m sending my words in to space. Blogger’s comment option isn’t very conducive to questions and conversations. This is sad. As I’ve become a teensy bit more html savvy, I’ve decided to try and remedy this because I’d really […]
You know those weeks you where you start at zero? That’s me. I feel empty, just like my gas tank. Sad. I’m trying to accomplish alot this week. Too much I’m sure. We’ve been away from home the last two weekends and are gone again this coming weekend so I’ve got to fit things in […]
Remember these fabulous shoes? Well, I survived my first week of work and still haven’t ordered them. You know why? Because I’m cheap. They aren’t available in the store and shipping is $10. That makes them $59. I’m holding out for a sale. Email me if you see them (or something similiar) for a bargain […]
This is why work is so un-fun. Yes, un-fun. Leaving this smiling girl = un-fun. Good news is … this week is only a 3 day week! Things I am looking forward to: Off the Map is on tonight Baby snuggles every night Sewing with my mom this weekend Jemma’s baby dedication at church Yummy […]
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 […]
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 […]
I adore reading The Heir to Blair. She is so real and makes my life as a new mom seem normal. Whatever normal means … anyways, take a moment and read this. My favorite part is … I’m like, “Yeah. What the hell do you think about?” Does your mind do this? Run on and […]
Ok, ok … I know it’s 2011, but I’m still feeling so reminiscent of last year. I mean, I HAD A BABY in 2010. Last year will be special in my heart forever. I absolutely adore being Jemma’s mama. Gosh darn, I cry at everything. Like now … just thinking about my little sweetness. God […]