finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Yesterday we celebrated Jemma’s 2nd birthday! Words cannot quite express how blessed I feel to have such a happy, healthy girl as part of our family. Jem has grown so much in the last year and I’m immensely proud of who she is and who she is becoming. Daily, I praise the Lord for giving […]
I’m planning to start a little Father’s Day tradition with Jemma (and her future siblings) … a little interview each year about their Dad. I helped Jem a bit this year, but next year, I know she’ll be in charge of the whole shebang! What do you call your Daddy? Da Favorite thing about your […]
These videos just make me crack up laughing … I’m so happy they came out with one for Dads! Dominic could totally star in one of these :) He’s my handsome fansome crunchy man. And, if you missed the mama versions … here they are! I must admit I had to look up what spirulina […]
Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is Birth Support. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! This morning before Dominic left for work he tucked the covers around my shoulders and whispered, “Drink lots of water and do your […]
I found this letter from May 2010. It has been saved in my drafts all this time and it finally felt like the right time to share. When I wrote this I was halfway through my pregnancy, Dominic was unemployed, and we were packing to move into a new house. So much transition and emotion […]
To a fabulous husband and Daddy. We love you to pieces! Happy Father’s Day!
Daddy has taught Jem how to properly relax on the couch …totally chill and kicked back! Jemma and Daddy had some hang out time while I ran errands this afternoon. I nursed her, popped in Baby Einstein and wished them luck. In the 2 hours I was gone I only got one phone call – […]
All three of us are snuggled up on the couch ready to kick off the three day weekend. Jemma is sleeping, I’m reading blogs and Dominic is watching Supernanny, you know, because we’re taking notes on how to become super-parents. Moments ago Dominic looked at me and said, “Look how Jemma obeys me … I […]
On the weekends I snuggle with my Daddy alot. This way Mama can get housework done. We watch lots of football right now, but soon Daddy says there will be more basketball. Go Kansas Jayhawks! At one point today I needed my diaper changed and since a spot got onto my outfit, Daddy changed me […]
Dominic and Aunt Katie ran a 5K this weekend. Their first of many, so I hear. Who knows … perhaps theyll talk me into joining them one of these days. Dominic won 3rd place in his age category! . Sadly, Jemma and I were nursing in the car when Daddy crossed the finish line. We’ll […]
12 days to go! WE ARE ALMOST IN SINGLE DIGITS!!! 30 Days to Baby marches on … Looking back, alot of these 30 Days to Baby posts have been about Dominic. And you know what, this is another one! So much of my becoming a mama is tied to Dominic becoming a dad. If anything, […]