finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Back in July I created a fancy little resume and sent it off to Baby Gizmo. They were hiring editors for their blog and I was super interested in becoming a regular writer. By the start of August I hadn’t heard anything and was feeling a bit down. You see, I didn’t start out blogging […]
MY TWO SWEET SUPERVISORS This week I’m celebrating! Last year on September 12th I started my dream job. I quit my position as an enrollment advisor at a local college and had my first day at home with Jemma. I donned flips flops and jeans instead of heels and my favorite Ann Taylor Loft dress […]
It’s the end of an era … well, a 7 month era. That’s how long I’ve been back to work since my maternity leave ended, but … Tomorrow is my last day! I’m snug in bed next to Jemma knowing full well that I’ve made the right decision to stay at home with her. I’m […]
Hope you enjoy these as much as I did! Vaccinated Children vs UnVaccinated Children: What Are The Risk Beautiful truth from guest poster, Rachel, Take Heart, “Quit the race and allow God to use our blogs for things much greater than what google analytics will tell us.” I’m planning some adorable, homemade favors like these […]
The last 7 months have been … well, they’ve been too hard to put into words. Awful.Scary.Empowering. There. That’s a few words. I never planned to return to work after having a baby. I knew I wanted to stay at home. I knew it was where I belonged. Adulthood brought about a different reality and […]
So sorry for the crazy, double-speed video! I tried again after uploading to Vimeo. Thanks for all your encouragement too! I’m super excited for this next season of life :) Announcement – SAHM from That Mama Gretchen on Vimeo.
Yes. We are still alive. But, life came after us this week. Hard. Jemma’s first cold arrived. Sad face :( Then she shared it with her mama. Repeat sad face :( Our week went like this: Monday … This little hat makes me heart happy. I don’t even think she could see here. But she […]
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 […]
Welcome to the March Carnival of Natural Parenting: Natural Parenting Top 10 ListsThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared Top 10 lists on a wide variety of aspects of attachment parenting and natural living. Please […]
This morning as I ran out the door I asked our nanny to give Jemma a bath today. A few hours later I got this precious picture and text … Dear Mom, I had a nice time at the jacuzzi and spa with my nanny. I got an oil rub and a makeover and now […]
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 […]