I got punched in the gut by insecurity today. It’s not an unusual thing, but it caught me by surprise. I haven’t thought about much more than being a mom in the last six months, and while bouts of insecurity are always bound to sneak in, this one was a gut-punch… I saw that girl … Continue reading »
That’s what my friend Stacy likes to call the duties of a stay-at-home mother and wife — of which I am officially joining the ranks as of this afternoon! It was kind of a twisty/turny story as to how we ended up here, but truly, I’m thrilled, and it is an answer to prayers. All … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday! Here we go. I was a little short on words today, and funny enough, I happen to be in my childhood bedroom at my parents’ house. ~~~ Where the heart is. North Miami, Orlando, the Florida Turnpike, wherever my husband is. Blessed to have so many homes here on earth. Cozy … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday! And it’s still actually Friday. Eshet chayil! This week, it’s kind of a scary word. Ordinary. ~~~ 4:30am cries from the monitor. Up, across the den, snuggle the baby, settle into the rocking chair. 6:00 alarm. Up and at ‘em. Teeth to brush, closet of clothes that fit my post-baby body … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday/Saturday! I work on Fridays. I get home, I chill out, we take the baby out to get coffee in the Wynwood Arts district past her bedtime without socks, and before you know it, I’ve forgotten about Five Minute Friday. It’s okay. Saturdays work just fine, too. And we don’t take her … Continue reading »
Last week was the week I had dreaded for so long… I went back to work. Keep in mind, I’m very part-time this year — only two days a week — so I’m still very blessed to get to spend the majority of my time at home with Cora, but even that reality that didn’t … Continue reading »