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 »
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 »
I wrote in jest yesterday about how I was “breaking up” with Babywise, but I wanted to talk about it in earnest for a bit. First off, it was kind of hyperbole. I’m not really breaking up with Babywise, but we needed to tweak things a bit. The Babywise method in it’s purest form did absolutely, … 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 »
Let’s be honest, it’s more like Five Minute Saturday around these parts. ;-) In case you’re wondering what this is all about, here are the rules: 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 2. Link back at http://www.lisajobaker.com and invite others to join in. 3. And then absolutely, no … Continue reading »
Five Minute Friday again! I have to say, I may have cheated a little on this one… I looked at what the word was before I sat down to write. Not sure if that’s against “the rules” or not, but I’m glad I did (have I mentioned I’m a rule follower? winkwink). It helped change my attitude… … Continue reading »