One of my favorite early 19th Century oil paintings by German artist Wilhelm Von Kaulbach – “The Guardian Angel.” Hopefully this doesn’t freak anyone out…or cause you to think I’m crazy, but I’m pretty convinced my 2-year-old sees angels. You see, I’ve been obsessed with angels my whole life. Back when wallpaper was cool, my […]
My Experience: Going From One to Two Children
Since I’m at the age that people are either starting to have kids or thinking about kid #2, I’ve been asked a lot of questions lately. But the most popular of all is: How’s it balancing two? Let me be honest: It’s not easy. Impossible? Heck no. And you know why? I actually know what […]
#ThatAwkwardMoment…Newborn Style
If you’re on social sites like Twitter and Facebook, chances are you’ve seen someone who has written a post starting with “That awkward moment when…” I don’t know about you all, but the official website typically has me nodding in agreement because I feel like I find myself in awkward situations. All. The. Time. After […]
Why I’m Happy I Went To My High School Reunion
So why, last Saturday, did I attend my 20-year high school reunion? Easy — because life is short. And boring and dry. And if we don’t occasionally force ourselves to face the most uncomfortable of situations, we shrivel up and die in front of the television, a half-eaten bag of stale Fritos in one hand, the remote […]
A Healthier Me
At the end of this past pregnancy, I had an epiphany: I want to get into better shape. I felt great during my pregnancy just by walking, staying hydrated and chasing around a toddler. But the big belly gave me limitations and I found myself swearing to myself I could never become that heavy again. […]
Dear Newly Nursing Mother…
This post is inspired by several friends who have reached out to me in the past for breastfeeding advice. Many of them have felt lonely or frustrated while trying to feed their babes and it breaks my heart. Since this is fresh on my mind with a new baby to nourish, I’m sharing the message […]
My Date With Ricki Lake
This past Monday I was able to have my first baby-free excursion. It’s never easy leaving a nursing baby at home, but sometimes mama needs to do her thing, ya know? And she took a bottle from grandma beautifully – thank the lord! {I love love love my Medela pump. Best money we ever spent!} […]
Smile-Makers :D
I found this writing prompt in my inbox this week from Mama Kat’s Writing Workshop: Aside from your kids, pets, your husband, your coffee and your wine…what makes you smile? That got me thinking. All those things are MAJOR smile-makers in my world. But what else is there? First, Mama Kat forgot to mention another […]
Letter to My Teen Self
Being a teenager can be tough. I remember my teen years well, and while I think I was a pretty good kid overall, I definitely had my drama-filled moments. If I could go back in time, here’s what I’d tell myself… Me at 18 years old Dear Teen Self, It has been 10 years since […]
Soaking In The Essence of Now: 22 Months
They say I am entering the age nicknamed “Terrible.” I think that’s a pretty strong word. You’re not terrible, you just have no patience. That will come {hopefully} over time. But you’re still my baby. Your chubby cheeks are still here and there’s the slightest touch of arm rolls when you’re positioned just right. Your […]
A Letter to My Soon-to-be Born Daughter
New baby girl, You have a name, but we’re not sharing it with the world yet, so for the purpose of this letter, you’re just going to be our new baby. This pregnancy has truly been beautiful, yet the beginning and end have been tough. It started out with nausea so bad I was worried […]
Sisters
{Background if you’re new here: I’m due with my second baby girl in 4.5+/- weeks} To my little gals, The moment I heard I was having a second girl, my heart skipped a beat and my eyes filled with tears. I was absolutely ecstatic because I was finally going to witness what I myself have […]
Pet Peeves…Literally.
Image credit When the hubby and I started dating, something really upset me: He never wanted a pet…in the house. He grew-up on a farm, so the whole idea of having a house pet freaks him out. He believes animals are meant to stay outside – period. This upset me so much because I grew-up […]
Dads Matter
You probably don’t need me to tell you how true this headline is, but it is. Dads matter and are VERY important — to sons and daughters alike. This ran through my mind as I scanned the aisle of Father’s Day cards. I couldn’t find a single one that fit how I feel about my own […]
4 Years Ago Today…
…I married my best friend. Sure, it’s a cliché to say that, but it’s the absolute truth. Some look at marriage as simply a piece of paper. I take that very personally. Marriage is so much more than that. – It’s challenging and beautiful. – It’s being honest at all times. – It’s finding the […]
28 Life Lessons
It was my birthday yesterday!!!! And I’ll reveal my new age here: 28. Last year I put together a list of 27 life lessons learned thus far, and now I’m continuing on with 28 different lessons. I apparently have gotten more opinionated and reflective this past year 😛 Here are my lessons thus far. I […]
10 Things My Hubby Deserves For Father’s Day
I saw a prompt on Mama Kat’s Writing Workshop a few weeks ago asking writers to make a list of things that you’d like to get your husband for Father’s Day. It took me awhile to come up with ideas, but I finally compiled this list, full of goofy and real things I wish I […]
The Bittersweet Move
I’ve been keeping a major secret for many months now…We’re moving! I know what you’re thinking: What the heck is she thinking moving during her final weeks of pregnancy? I don’t have a great answer besides the fact this process has taken way longer than we anticipated thanks to the crazy real estate market here […]
Letter to My Daughter: The Pain of Being A Mom
Starting today, I am being brave and sharing Little K’s real name, Kinley, on here because I can’t keep calling her Little K because we just may be having another ‘K’ name come to our world around the beginning of August! And no, the K name theme isn’t intentional, it’s just coincidence that the name […]
Trying To Be A Rebel
I wasn’t much of a rebel as a teen. I never went to jail. I never failed a class. I didn’t get a speeding ticket until I was 19. I didn’t have sex at a crazy young age. But, innocent wouldn’t be a word I’d use to describe my teenage self either. Because, I did […]
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