I had so much fun hosting the giveaway! I can't thank you enough for participating—and for the unexpected but much appreciated kind words and encouragement! Our winner (randomly generated, I swear!) happens to be the only male who entered! Congrats to Lukas Hagman! I hope your mom enjoys the …
Let’s Brainstorm! Boys and Rough Play
I'm excited to be linking up with CoffeeDate, where you video yourself talking about what's on your mind, as if you're on a coffee date with a friend. So if you have one minute and fifteen seconds to laugh at my weird mannerisms on video, press play! https://vimeo.com/65244071 My boys are …
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Stories Make Life Shine: Instinct
She lies on her back in her crib, snugly swaddled. I pat her belly slowly, rhythmically and wait for her fussing to slow to a stop. I watch my hand almost as if it belongs to someone else. It is instinct that has taught me how to comfort my babies, and although I can't remember it with clarity, I am …
Life Lately
Life is small right now. Certainly not quiet, but small. It seems to grow and shrink depending what phase we're in. With an infant in the house, we're sticking closer to home, pulling our kids in tight and trying to savor these days with a baby this tiny. Spring flowers I cut from outside. First …
Design Smitten Fridays: Decorating with Blues
I've noticed a trend in my recent pins—blues. I'm wondering if the chaos of being a stay-at-home mom has me subconsciously longing for the serenity these blue rooms offer. :) Aren't they beautiful? (Remember to click through and pin from the original source. Thanks!) {via} The ceiling fan, art, …
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4 Things that Are Bugging Me Right Now
Most blogs are a reflection of the best of our lives, and understandably so. But I want this space to be real too, so for no other reason than that, today I'm sharing four things that are bugging me right now! My entire closet. It's bugging me because no more than three shirts fit. And I have …
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