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“Mommy, how did the baby get of your tummy?”

Well it’s 11:07 on a Friday night, and I’m sitting at the kitchen table, typing out some moments that I don’t want to forget. That’s the thing about motherhood. It’s all consuming…except memories, many of which eventually fade. So I will stay up late, accompanied by the sounds of my family sleeping, so that oneContinue reading ““Mommy, how did the baby get of your tummy?””

100 Days of Ellie

They say that everything changes when you have your third child. Perhaps the third child helps a mom develop grace, not just for her children, but for herself, too. Ellie means “bright shining one”. When I found out I was pregnant, we were in the midst of renovating our house, navigating work challenges, building relationships,Continue reading “100 Days of Ellie”

Help Wanted

Today marks one week since we brought our son home. It’s funny how the ride from the hospital seems a bit less scary with your second newborn. Yet, while so much with Ezra has been simpler because we know what to expect, his birth was far from easy. In fact, for a moment, it wasContinue reading “Help Wanted”

“That’s What You Get”

This past weekend, I had the joy of surprising my sister with a birthday trip to Big Bear. It was so sweet to be able to shower her with a party that she didn’t have to plan! Towards the end of the weekend, though, Marcie fell. We were sitting in the living room, watching myContinue reading ““That’s What You Get””

Talk Potty to Me

Potty training. I would hazard to guess that few words carry such a powerful mixture of excitement and frustration. When I discovered that I was pregnant with this little one, I immediately hatched grand plans for my daughter, who at the time wasn’t even 1 1/2 years old, to achieve important milestones. Potty trained byContinue reading “Talk Potty to Me”

CBD & me

Last year, when I attended a MomsMeet Wow Event, I received a sample of PlusCBD’s balm. At the time, I was rather skeptical as to whether or not a CBD product would be useful. After all, I am fortunate to not suffer from excruciating pain, arthritis, or even severe muscle recovery after a hardcore workoutContinue reading “CBD & me”

Roots

Not all who wander are lost. — J.R.R Tolkien Ever since I graduated from high school, it seems that I inadvertently entered a nomadic season. Of course, I prefer the term adventure. Watching God’s plan for my life unfold is both exciting and a bit overwhelming at times. In the past nine years, I haveContinue reading “Roots”

All About Me

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. – Oscar Wilde When I was a child, I adamantly informed my mother that I would never learn how to read. Ironically, 20 years later, I am a Writing Coach, English Tutor, and former Literacy Site Coordinator with AmeriCorps. Oh, and now I’m writing a blog about myContinue reading “All About Me”