Toddler Talk
“KA-DUL” she says when we get her out of her crib in the morning. “Yes, peanut, we can go cuddle in Mommy’s bed for a little bit.” “NA-NEE!” she exclaims when I ask her where she’s going to go today....
View ArticleThe early morning hours
In the early morning hours, the house is quiet. I hear him start to stir in the bassinette next to me. I silently plead for a few more minutes of sleep and wearily reach over to turn on the vibration...
View Articleour weekend in pictures
I love weekends so much more when I’m working. That’s obvious, I guess? When I was on maternity leave any given Tuesday could have been a Saturday or Sunday. Other than Craig being home there was...
View Articlejust… balanced.
It’s always a struggle isn’t it? Finding that sweet spot where you feel like all parts of your life are not only equally taken care of, but equally enjoyed. No matter how we parent, if we work or stay...
View ArticleThe truth about hide & go seek
Dear Chessa; As you grow up, I’m sure there will be thousands of things you are good at and that just come naturally to you. Already you seem to have a pretty good throw, you’re bright and sociable....
View Articlethirty-one
In an attempt to celebrate turning 31 today I tried to put together a list of 31 random things about me. I got to #6 before I got bored. Let’s just say it’s been… a WEEK. You know the kind that...
View ArticleThings I love about right now
Last night, I was trying to get Chessa to hold her head still while I brushed her hair. “Sweetie, what color are your eyes?” I asked, in an attempt to distract her. Intently she looked in the mirror...
View ArticleWeekends were made for this
A Sunday afternoon earlier this month. Finding joy and happiness in the simplest of things. Like a game of hopscotch. And learning to jump. When the weather was cool but not cold. When the leaves...
View ArticleShaking off the week
I’m still in sweatpants and the t-shirt I slept in last night, trying to shake off the night of not so great sleep that followed the week of not so great sleep. Cuddled in my arms is a sweet blond boy...
View Articleif the moment was a picture
If the moment was a photograph, it would be black and white. The black sky, lit only by a handful of stars peeking through heavy clouds releasing soft snow into the sky. The highlights across the...
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