We are just moms. Every so often, a friend of mine who doesn't have children yet tells me that I am "such a good mom." I occasionally hear it other places, too. Like from my husband on Mother's Day or from my mom when I'm feeling defeated. Unfortunately, those sweet, well-intended words usually set …
Pinning Down My Personal Style
{1} {2} {3} One of the things I appreciate most about pinterest is that pins are arranged newest to oldest, as you scroll down. On my Home board, I can actually see my tastes evolving, which is so fun! I'm pinning more airy and almost spartan rooms. I'm intrigued by Scandinavian influences. I'm in …
No Ordinary People
I recently came across this quote by C.S. Lewis. I love the idea that there are no ordinary people, that none of us truly recognize our own worth. But I especially love its application to our children. Taking a moment to look at my stubborn three-year-old as a future force for good in the world—one …
To the Mother of Her First Baby
To the mother of her first baby, This month my first baby turns five years old. The infant that once fit on my chest as if he belonged there is now on his way to becoming the person he will be. Five years ago, I could never have understood how quickly and, simultaneously, slowly these five years …
Quinn
I'm busy this morning oogling over the photos my dear friend Angelica took of our sweet Quinn at 4 months. Is there anything better than getting photos of your family? It's a lot of work to get ready and then even more work to get babies and kids to cooperate, but it is worth every bit of energy …
Just Wait
I hope you'll read this post from the Power of Moms. Katie writes of how young parents often year the words "just wait" in reference to the hard things they will face as they raise their child. She switches the focus and instead tells parents, "You have so much joy ahead of you . . . Just …
