I’ve been a little behind in my posting this week. I’m going to blame my lack of writing on the inevitable birthday hangover I experience every year after Arianna’s birthday celebrations finally come to an end. As a family we spend months in preparation for each birthday. For me, it is an emotional time everyContinue reading “Birthday Hangover”
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Reblog: Purpose Driven Mother
This past week I came across a very convicting and well-written article that I wanted to share with those of you who follow my blog. The blog post was entitled Purpose Driven Mother and was written by Inez Bayardo over at Novice Mommy. In this article Inez speaks about her experience as a children’s pastor.Continue reading “Reblog: Purpose Driven Mother”
Five Minute Friday: Same
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is same. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to checkContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Same”
Toddler Chore Chart
As the final days of her second year are coming to a close I am working with my daughter on independence. It’s been a bittersweet experience. She has always been a clingy child who has barely allowed me to shower or go to the bathroom alone since her days of walking began at ten monthsContinue reading “Toddler Chore Chart”
A Week Before Her Birthday
Early September is an emotional time for me. Three years ago on September 12th I gave birth to our beautiful daughter. Every year as her birthday approaches I am struck with flashbacks to Birthdays of the Past and the early days of her life. I get a lump in my throat and tears in myContinue reading “A Week Before Her Birthday”
The Princess and the Pee
Maybe it is my educational background, but one of my favorite aspects of parenting is TEACHING. I enjoyed the infant stage to some extent, but the toddler phase is by far my favorite in what I have currently experienced in motherhood. I live for the little lessons that my daughter learns everyday and those thatContinue reading “The Princess and the Pee”
A British Wedding Scrapbook
Last Friday I had the honor of attending the wedding of Phil and Rosie Lane. Phil is one of my husband’s closest friends and even though they’ve lived apart for six years they continue to have a strong friendship. So strong in fact that my husband was the best man in the wedding. Arianna wasContinue reading “A British Wedding Scrapbook”
Five Minute Friday Link-up
I am taking a new step in this whole world of blogging. For about a month I’ve been researching link-ups and how they are valuable in growing your blogging community. Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and beginContinue reading “Five Minute Friday Link-up”
My Ballerina
Reality has set in. My daughter is growing up too quickly. She enrolled in her first dance class this week and survived her first lesson. My husband and I decided to sign her up for dance classes after some discussions about her interests. At such an early age she has shown interest in music andContinue reading “My Ballerina”
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Summer has begun and the search for toddler-friendly activities is in full bloom. Over the past couple of weeks my daughter has shown an expressed interest in art. She loves to sit and draw and her artwork is really beginning to resemble the objects she is intending to replicate. For example, earlier this week sheContinue reading “Coffee Filter Butterflies”
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