Never underestimate the power of a transition. Six and a half years ago, my husband and I found ourselves anxiously awaiting news we’d been waiting on for what felt like the longest five minutes of our lives. We were expecting our first baby. For those of you who have been there before, you know how beautiful a […]
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” — John 12:24 KJV. We are in a festive time of year — with Thanksgiving and Christmas past and the New Year rapidly approaching. As we […]
Have you ever read “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck? It tells the story of a love-starved housewife who pours all her stifled passions into a prized garden of chrysanthemums. Then one day a traveling salesman comes through the town and the poor woman believes that he might actually understand her. She offers herself to the salesman, and […]
This time last year, I was a hustling, full-time CEO who had the opportunity to film a Lifetime TV reality show. Filming for a month, I spent most days pinching myself because I could not believe this was my life. After years of vision boards with my name in lights, me attending award shows, even […]
It’s sooooo hard to believe that my sweet babygirl is about to turn 6 months old, y’all!!! 6 months!! I started this series in August when she was a mere 3 months and she’s already halfway to one year now—that’s unreal!! Anyway, thanks for reading along on my journey of postpartum rediscoveries as a second-time […]
This week I want to share about another truth I’ve discovered–especially in this season of postpartum: being intentional. In earlier years, I liked to call myself a “free bird,” a “free spirit,” or even a “rebel.” I’d do things on my own time, letting some things go undone under the guise of ‘I don’t want to be […]
It was week 8 of being home with our newborn and I felt a kind of “autopilot” gear kick in. I was fully functioning in the day-to-day tasks, but if I’m honest—I was in a daze. Wake up, feed baby, change diaper, pump, wash bottles, eat, go here, go there, wash this, wash that, repeat. […]
As a new, two-time mother, I’ve spent the last two months at home quite a bit with my newborn. She’s headed into 3-months as fierce as she knows how, and I’ve so enjoyed reliving the newborn stage! Sure, I’m exhausted and at times a little more feisty than usual, but I’m enjoying every bit of […]
I can remember putting together puzzles as a little girl. It was one of my favorite things to do. I even enjoyed assembling the same ones over and over at times. Even though this was a favorite pastime, there were elements of it that puzzled me (pun so intended). I didn’t understand why some pieces […]
Pee on the seat cover… Smacking on his favorite snack in bed… Cutting me off mid-sentence after HE asked ME a question!?! Rushing me out of the door… Maybe these things could be super annoying in a marriage–oh wait, they are! Trust me, I know this all too well! I’ve definitely been a victim to all of […]