The doorbell rings. My heart stars racing. My eyes scan the room. My mind quickly races through all of the possibilities of who could be on the other side of that door. Maybe it’s just a package being
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Motherhood
To my son on his first day of Kindergarten
Dear Ben,Life is a series of letting-go moments.This may be the first, but it certainly won't be the last.Today is
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5 things NOT to say to a pregnant woman (and some safer options)
As of the writing of this blog post, I am 40 weeks and one day pregnant - meaning my due date has come and gone, and
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One Day: A lesson in living in the moment
One day.My house will remain clean.There will be fewer dishes in the sink.My laundry pile will shrink.The noise and
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What’s my motivation?
Maybe I'm nuts, but occasionally I let my imagination run away with me. Sometimes my train of thought goes something
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A Simple Cup of Tea
I'm super excited to have my mom, Debbie Lowrie, as my guest blogger today. I definitely wouldn't be the person I am
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Dear Duchess
Dear Duchess,Welcome to motherhood.I'm sure by now you've taken the time to marvel over tiny toes and fingers. Perhaps
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A Mother’s Love Song
It’s so terribly frightening, this love that walks of its own accord.These little feet, once unsteady with inexperience,
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Life List vs. Bucket List
Perhaps you've heard of a Bucket List - a list of things you want to do before you "kick the bucket." Recently, I read
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You might be the mother of a preschooler if . . .
I'm fortunate enough to be a part of an incredible group of moms called MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). They have been
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