finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I’ll start this off by saying loud and clear … I AM NOT A SODA DRINKER. I leave that task to my hubby who should own stock in Pepsi. Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi to be exact. And for those who fear I might OD on caffeine, dont’ fear … I am taking this craving in […]
I really love to clean. It’s not anything compulsive, it’s just that you can see a difference when you’re through. Not like raising kids or something that you’re not sure how it’s going to turn out for a couple of decades. -Jill Churchill, author of Farewell to Yarns
When I was born my parents created scherenschnitte birth announcements. It is a crafty process requiring mass amounts of patience. They look something like this … In the spirit of tradition I would really like to do something along these lines for our little one. I’ll have to try and find a copy of mine […]
This was a week of blessings. Daily I’m amazed how God is preparing our hearts and our nursery to welcome this little one. The Kindergarten class is becoming quite the hot spot for nursery deals :) My mom found a family who was selling their youngest’s crib and we got first dibs! I’ve been researching […]
I dropped a tear in the ocean, When it’s found, is when I’ll stop loving you. This quote was engraved on a plaque we saw at Ecola Park and it perfectly summarized our day on the coast. Peaceful, fun, and full of love. It’s amazing to think this could have been on of our last […]
Being pregnant is like getting on a train that whisks you down the track to a destination not precisely known. -Rahima Baldwin and Terra Palmarini Richardson, Pregnant Feelings: Developing Trust in Birth
Chance. Vance. Two more boy names to add to the mix …
Nothing beats a lunch break on Hawthorne with a good friend, a bagel, and a stroll to Powell’s Bookstore. I’ll admit … bagels are my lifeline. Can’t forget, the sunshine was nice too.
We might not be able to afford a cruise with baby on the way, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going on vacation :) We’re heading to the Oregon Coast tomorrow!
We met our secondary midwife, Adele, at our appointment this week. She is a real sweetheart and totally has the “mom” vibe. I am absolutely thrilled with our birth team … they are so experienced and make me feel very relaxed with all the unknowns of birth. Adele Rose has been attending births since 1977. […]