Much has been said about the understated struggle of a SAHM as well as a working mom’s juggle of the sometimes-conflicting responsibilities. Many women in the first year of their baby’s life make the transition to go from one role to the other, or vice versa. But not much has been said about this
How I Get My One-year-old to Read On Her Own
Last week (just a few days shy of turning 1 year), Baby S picked her book from the shelf, toddled toward me and sat down in my lap so I could read the book she just picked out. As she did this, I think I heard angels singing. It felt like this is the reason I exist and have built my whole life for.
A New Season In Life (Update After a 7 Month Hiatus)
It's been 7 months since I last opened my Wordpress editor. Let's just let that sink in a little bit...... Before this hiatus, I blogged almost non-stop for 4 years. What a strange seven months it's been, with me not having produced a single article. Today, it's with a heavy heart
A Special Blessing – The Mother-Daughter Relationship
This article was sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001. www.massmutual.com All opinions are mine. Influencer is a funny title. I have been one in the last few years. Then, I became a mom. This is when realized all moms are influencers
A Letter to Sophia // Mommy’s Hopes and Promises
Dear Sophia, I just put you down for the third nap today. Watching your sleeping face brings mommy so much joy. It's the kind of joy that makes mommy wonder what I ever did to deserve you in my life. The last 3 months of daddy and mommy's life have been a whirlwind, but undoubtedly the best 3
Our Birth Story // Why We Decided to Hire A Doula
It's a kind of love I never knew was possible. How could I though? I simply wasn't capable. I wasn't capable until Sophia was born about 8 weeks ago... As expected, new parent life hasn't been all peaches and cream, and those of you who are veteran parents are probably nodding