When I was with Olive in the hospital, I spent a good amount of time feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. Not just for big things, like the doctors and nurses that saved Olive’s life, but for the little things as well. The cleaning lady that came into my room and hugged me when I was alone … Continue reading
Before Olive went into the hospital, Josephine was really struggling with getting used to being a big sister. You could tell that she loved “Baby Olive,” but she was also obviously jealous and had a hard time expressing herself (because, you know, she’s two). I spent the first month of Olive’s life blocking toys that … Continue reading
A little note: The newest viral blog post about how “marriage isn’t for you” got me thinking a lot about this topic. I’m not trying to argue for or against it, though my views do clash with it a bit. It’s a well-written article with some great points, but I wanted to write about how … Continue reading
Today has been one of those days. The day where I wake up feeling like I never went to sleep at all. The day where, try as I might, I can’t keep up with the two year old that’s running wild around the house. The day where Eric has the car, the park seems miles … Continue reading
When I first found out I was pregnant with Josephine, I was amazed by how each step in the process of pregnancy was like some kind of little miracle that I was privy to. The sound of her heartbeat. Her first movements. And then suddenly, miraculously, holding her in my arms. Even through the trials … Continue reading
It never hurts to put your heart into something you love. You can do hard things. If you just don’t want to do it, then you should probably get up and do it anyways. Don’t sell yourself short. Love unconditionally. Respect others and yourself. And expect that they will respect you as well. Hard work pays off. … Continue reading
Josephine has been cracking me up, lately. I mean, seriously. Among my favorite things she’s been doing are.. The hilarious face she makes when she hears anyone fart. Even herself. She has changed all her “m” sounds to “p” sounds. So when she says “clean up,” which used to be “meem up,” she now says … Continue reading
Josie and I spent our morning shopping and running errands, and then swimming with our friends Lanaya and Reagan. It’s been an awesome day so far, and I’m getting sad to leave in a few weeks! This afternoon, we have plans to lounge around, go for a walk, and get some packing done. That moving date … Continue reading
I was looking through a box of old memories and I found a print out of a post my husband wrote on his blog, only a few days after we got engaged. I thought it was way too cute not to share, and I love how he tells the our story! – Stef Tuesday, April … Continue reading
When I was 15 or 16 years old, a stranger at Church came up to me while I was washing my hands in the bathroom and told me I was beautiful. I cried when I got home, because I couldn’t bring myself to believe she was telling the truth. A teenage girl’s perception of beauty … Continue reading
Finding Joy in the Everyday
Be thankful. Give thanks. Live thankfully.
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Every day I'm jugglin'.
Peaceful Parenting for a Hectic World
making, caking, creating...a life with little boys
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all the things I'd rather do
"Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences." - Sylvia Plath
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Finding Joy in the Everyday
C'est Si Bon 