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 …
How to Grow a Blog Slowly
It's no secret that I love this outlet. I write because putting words out there is a part of me. It is how I process life. It's how I grow as a person. And I am so grateful to you beautiful women who join me every week as we blunder our way through motherhood and never stop trying to offer our …
Post-Vacation Blues
Guys. Post-vacation blues are real. After ten days in Utah with both of our families and an additional week with Ryan home from work (thank you, belated paternity leave), getting back to normal has not been pretty. The boys had grown used to adventure and outings and being entertained by cousins. …
Personal Growth
I'm resisting it, but she has a mind of her own. She spent the day trying. Drawing her hands up toward her mouth, turning her head to the left, arching her back, digging her feet into the blanket, and grunting with determination. I've been ignoring the signs for days, even turning her head to …
