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 […]
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 […]
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 […]