It’s Five Minute Friday! As our fearless leader, Lisa-Jo says, “this is where a brave and beautiful bunch gather every week to find out what comes out when we all spend five minutes writing on the same topic…” Today, it’s the word “Remember.” ~~~ It’s right after Christmas. We’ve just pulled into my grandparents’ … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Christmas
The 12 Days of Swaddle-Weaning
Our Sweet Thing has loved the swaddle from the start. We quickly switched from the traditional swaddle blankets to the velcro kind, because it was clear we were going to be swaddling for a while. The velcro blankets make things much easier (we use the Summer Infant Swaddle Me Blankets). Recently, though, it’s becoming clear … Continue reading »
Merry Christmas!
From our family to yours, have a very merry Christmas! Joy To All Christmas Card Create personalized Christmas card designs at Shutterfly.com. View the entire collection of cards. Continue reading »
…and the darkness could not overcome it.
I wrote 500+ words on what I was feeling and wrestling with in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, how I tried to pretend it didn’t happen for a few days, how I can’t stop thinking about it now… and then I lost them. At first I was frustrated, but then I thought that … Continue reading »
Truth
This is what my kitchen looks like right now: You know those frustrating days when it feels like you got nothing done? Like you can’t even seem to finish your coffee, much less the dishes? I thought I knew about those days… and then I had a baby. And in reality, I know that “nothing” is a hyperbole. … Continue reading »
REWIND: Reflections Out Loud
I have been so focused recently on baby preparations and all the exciting things happening, that I haven’t really stopped to smell the roses — at least not long enough to write about. Truly, some of my favorite writing to do (and the things I’m most proud of) are reflective, thoughtful entries about the things … Continue reading »