As my little family of three is making plans, changes, and room to soon become a family of four, I have many internal anxieties about this expansion. First of all, when deciding to have a second, I tried researching the perfect age between siblings… And to save you the research time, I couldn’t find a … Continue reading Baby #2 Anxieties
Last night as I was laying with you in my arms, I couldn’t help but tear up and think when did you get so big? How did I miss it? As a few tears rolled down, I hugged you a little tighter, smelled you a little longer, and kissed you a few times more. I … Continue reading Resentment is Ugly
Lord, I am beyond tired… exhausted. In fact, I don’t even remember what it feels like to not be tired. It has been one of those weeks where my students are extra challenging, my patience is shot, my brain is fried, and I just want to be home with my daughter. I am trying... trying … Continue reading A Working and Tired Mom’s Prayer
I look around at the students I teach, and so many of them are missing something. I look around at adults I know, some even friends and family, who are missing the same thing. Something I could not put my finger on. They just don’t understand small joys in life, but it’s more than that. … Continue reading A Mom’s Greatest Hope
XOXO, Mommy 