The Strength of a Mother

May 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

Mark began the week abruptly with a messy diaper, wet pajamas, and a full-blown tantrum. I sat straight up in bed rubbing the sleep off my eyes as I stared at the clock. Of course he wanted to wake up... Continue reading →

Garage Sales and a Stranger’s Legacy

April 4, 2017 // 1 Comment

I love garage sales and thrift stores. The challenge of finding a good deal or repurposing something old is a fun hobby that I acquired from a roommate after college. One of my favorite finds was a set of Farberware... Continue reading →

The Art of Appreciation

February 28, 2017 // No Comments

The other day, I left Mark sitting in his little chair in front of the couch and walked into the kitchen to throw something away. When I turned around, he was sitting on the couch. We officially have a climber!... Continue reading →

Cloth Diapers 101

February 11, 2017 // 4 Comments

*This post contains affiliate links – Thank you! When I was pregnant with Isabelle, I met a cloth-diapering mommy. I had never even considered cloth diapers and thought she must be crazy for doing it. Frankly, the idea of cleaning... Continue reading →

The Dirty Diaper

January 18, 2017 // 5 Comments

Today, Mark decided that his dirty diaper was his new favorite toy. After a diaper change, he swooped it up and “sprinted” across the room with it before we even realized what he was holding. Slightly mortified, we asked Mark... Continue reading →

A Box of Memories

December 20, 2016 // No Comments

As a child, one of the things I most looked forward to each Christmas was sorting through my ornament box. Each November, my dad would climb up in the attic and hand down boxes of Christmas decorations while my sister... Continue reading →

Cuddle Time

November 2, 2016 // 1 Comment

Last week, our little town had a Halloween festival where all the local businesses handed out candy. Mark can’t walk and doesn’t eat candy, so we mostly played on the swings and grass. At one point, I observed a child... Continue reading →

Two Years Ago

July 26, 2016 // 3 Comments

July 26, 2016 Dear Isabelle, The world seems to keep on moving around me as I play with your brother and try not to focus on what happened two years ago today. I’m not sure how it is possible for... Continue reading →

A Scratch on the Face and a Full Heart

June 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

Mark and I always rock in the glider for a few minutes before he goes down for his naps. Sometimes, when he is really tired, he will nuzzle up into my arm, immediately close his eyes and then reach his... Continue reading →

She Made Me A Mother

May 17, 2016 // 1 Comment

I recently met an adorable little girl who was close in age to what Isabelle would have been. She had lots of curls and loved her daddy so much that she screamed when he had to leave for a bit.... Continue reading →