Life is one big happy mess. This is a phrase that I need to hear. Along with “no one’s got it all together. We only get better…… Read more “Life is one big happy mess”
Just Visiting
I thought about the concept of home recently. It felt as though I’d been chasing ‘home’ for years. It’s funny because I ran from the concept as…… Read more “Just Visiting”
Keeping The Magic In Marriage
I remember the plan. It was compiled over the course of many nights and romantic comedy movies. I wake up before the sun (just like the…… Read more “Keeping The Magic In Marriage”
Searching for Advent Spirit
Advent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at…… Read more “Searching for Advent Spirit”
Marriage: For the woman who has to have a plan
As a child, I began to piece together what I wanted my future to look like. I just knew I could wish my behavior as a wife…… Read more “Marriage: For the woman who has to have a plan “
I cried tonight. It hit me. I can’t do this. I can’t be a good wife or mother on my own. I can’t live with excellence. I…… Read more
Scraped Knees Book Review
Scraped Knees by Ernst Cochy is a wonderful book. I really enjoy the God moments–the places in the book where it’s clear he’s typed words straight from…… Read more “Scraped Knees Book Review”
Becoming a mom without my mom
There were 2 things I looked forward to doing with my mom as a little girl. Wedding planning and spending the first few months after I give…… Read more “Becoming a mom without my mom”
3 Things to Know When You Relocate As a New Parent
2016 has been a whirlwind of a year to say the least. I am a New York City native and I was certain I’d always live there…… Read more “3 Things to Know When You Relocate As a New Parent”
I don’t know and that’s okay
Inhale. Hold it for five seconds. Exhale. Now do it again for ten seconds with your eyes closed. Exhale. Was your mind still cluttered? Try to focus…… Read more “I don’t know and that’s okay”