Those first 10 months of my experience of motherhood...you know when Abby was still inside my growing belly and contained...were rather idyllic. Cons included morning sickness, high-risk-pregnancy monitoring, heartburn, and the permanent end to my reliable sleep. However, the pros list stretched on and on, including the fact that my child didn't talk back or... Continue Reading →
The Wildbloomery {everything + more that the name suggests}
My voice has modulated all the way from gentle and magical tones to loud, harsh and intense today with my children. I realize this is a mom's life, but I also strive to always maintain a safe space for my children in and around my person. It's a struggle on days that involve errands and... Continue Reading →
Mama Calm {3 steps to choosing peace}
1.Motherhood is hard. 2. Motherhood is glorious. 3. Motherhood is hard. ~Lisa Jo-Baker, Surprised by Motherhood Folks, I hope you have all realized by now that I'm not exactly the "filter-on-and-keep-it-PG" type of woman anymore. I'll attribute this partially to 11+ years of marriage, 4+ years of working in women's health, and then a healthy... Continue Reading →