To my First Born as we prepare to Welcome a new Baby. 

My Sweet Pea, I wandered into your room today. Not like I usually do to hurriedly pick up the toys on the floor or grab the laundry piling up in the corner. But quietly & slowly like I used to when … Continue reading

There’s a good reason for that – Our BIG Announcement!

Pregnancy Announcement

Oh hi. I know I took a bit of a hiatus from just about everything but… it’s good to be back! I haven’t been writing or blogging, I haven’t been going to yoga class or even stepping foot on my … Continue reading

10 Things my 2 Year Old Toddler said…

10 Things my Toddler said & A Giveaway!

“Dude. My kid turned 3 this month. Three whole trips around the sun with him & here we are…

In light of 3 [adventurous, crazy, humorous, fun] Trips around the Sun with my Sweet P, I thought I’d share some comical quotes straight from the mouth of my favorite two year old. Oh, & hang in there til’ the end cause’ some super rad shops are helping us celebrate by giving back to your favorite tot with a stellar giveaway!” Continue reading

On the Edge with You | No Place I’d Rather Be.

Childhood, motherhood, outdoors, imagination, magical

“The other night, it was nearing dinner time (often what they call witching hour)…. Your dad had taken you out for “boys day” so, I could host a ladies-only baby shower at home. He had done a kickass job of parenting you by himself all day & needed a well-deserved break. You were starting to whine & I could see the emotion building up in you. Tried as I might, to figure out just what was bothering you or set you off, I couldn’t put my finger on it. So, I asked you to come outside with me? You protested at first, but eventually, willingly followed suit.
My son, your imaginary world is a magical place. A place I always want an invite to…” Continue reading

That time I cried at a red light | A Beautiful week ahead

As I was driving today, I slowly came to a stop as the light turned red at a busy intersection. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of the biggest smile. I cracked my window & noticed how it was … Continue reading

Mothers, it’s time we take responsibility for filtering our children from ignorance.

motherhood teacher

Mothers, let’s speak openly of loving, supporting & accepting all of our brothers & sisters. Of the tribe mentality. Of the village who help raise our children. Of the rising of women empowering women. Of the people before us who challenged boundaries, rights & made progress. Of the trust we have in knowing that people will always be made of more good than bad. That our world is a beautiful place, full of beautiful people if we choose to see it & teach it. Continue reading