Dive into the beautiful chaos of parenting toddlers! Explore the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of raising little ones. From flexible plans to unique quirks, discover the heartwarming realities of parenting that every mom can relate to.
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A gift for generations– how journaling today can tell your stories tomorrow
My dad died when I was 14. There were a lot of things my dad wasn’t here for. There were a lot of stories I never got to hear or that I don’t remember. When we lose someone, we try to cling to every detail, every memory, and every story. But the brain doesn’t alwaysContinue reading “A gift for generations– how journaling today can tell your stories tomorrow”
Thank you for being the mother-in-law I hope to be someday
Kind. Welcoming. Loving. Supportive. There are many attributes one wishes to find in a mother-in-law. And I hit the mother load. I loved her right away. She was fun and intentional. She was quirky and stern. She was strong and independent. She was small but mighty, and I adored her. She embraced me and myContinue reading “Thank you for being the mother-in-law I hope to be someday”
The call to motherhood: leaving work behind and rediscovering my purpose
2022 was the year of the Great Resignation. According to CNBC, 50.5 million people quit their jobs. Many left to take on other roles, but some of us shifted priorities and began to focus on the work we do at home. That’s me… I left a senior-level director role in a larger healthcare organization at theContinue reading “The call to motherhood: leaving work behind and rediscovering my purpose”
The beautiful chaos from A to Z: embracing parenting in full color
Parenting is chaotic and hard. It’s a little bit of experience mixed with a little bit of winging it, hoping for the best, and feeling certain you are messing it up… AND THAT’S OK! In this blog, we are taking a fun, lighthearted and truth-filled journey through the ABCs of parenting. Want to make sureContinue reading “The beautiful chaos from A to Z: embracing parenting in full color”
Sibling bonding: what to do when there is a big gap in kids ages
After being a single mom for 8 years, I really thought that my family would be capped at 2 kids. When it comes to maternal age, I was getting older and thought the girls would be it. Little did I know that my family would expand by two more. My husband and I were marriedContinue reading “Sibling bonding: what to do when there is a big gap in kids ages”