As a parent, you never know if you're doing the right thing. There's no crash course you take, it's all on-the-job training. Will has been continuing to bring up his Nana every night, and I was beginning to feel like I wasn't explaining things clearly for him since he kept bringing up the same issues. … Continue reading #26 You’re Doing Alright, Mama.
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#25 Timing is Everything.
I always wanted to have my kids three years apart. I don't know when that idea nestled itself into my brain, but I know that it was long before I had kids, got married, or had even met my husband. Three years apart, that was the plan. It's amazing to me the timing of the … Continue reading #25 Timing is Everything.
#24 Motherhood.
Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. - Elizabeth Stone
# 22 Mother’s Day.
For those of us who have lost a mother, a grandmother, a child, or other significant woman in your life, Mother's Day can feel like a blessing and a curse. I am so grateful to be a mother to my two beautiful boys, and on this day I choose to acknowledge and celebrate that aspect … Continue reading # 22 Mother’s Day.
#19 First Written Words.
Will has been working on writing his name for quite some time now, and he’s getting really good at it. Last night, however, after writing his name, he surprised me with a second word that he taught himself to write: Mom. I thought my heart would burst as he proudly showed me his new skill. … Continue reading #19 First Written Words.
#16 Mom’s Garden.
My mom worked at an elementary school for almost 25 years. Just after Mom passed away, the school designed a memorial garden in honor of her. When she worked there, she would volunteer her time weeding the garden beds and sprucing up the school. Because of budget cuts, the school could no longer afford to … Continue reading #16 Mom’s Garden.
#13 Running.
Growing up, I was never a runner. I played sports, mostly soccer and basketball, and my idea of running back then was running towards a ball; running towards a goal. It wasn't until I moved down to Tennessee and I started putting on the newlywed weight that I decided to give running a try. I … Continue reading #13 Running.
a life well loved 