Dear daughter, The first time I heard your heartbeat I knew that quick pitter-patter was the most wonderful sound my ears had ever heard. I anxiously awaited each checkup to again hear that welcome rhythm. It was the best sound this mama had ever heard… That is, until I heard you cry. The moment you … Continue reading Sweetest Sounds in All the Land
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
Dear babygirl, Like a typical girl, I’ve grown up listening to love songs and dreaming about crushes and planning my wedding around certain songs that I would one day dedicate to the man of my dreams. Now as a mom, I can go through that same list of songs and they have a whole new … Continue reading 10 Love Songs I Dedicate to my Daughter
Last week my school had a "field day." Though it's no longer called that in high school. There was a bounce-around, free food, face-painting, fun games, a cool DJ, etc. Anyways, one of my sweetest students decided to start a dance party... By himself... Keep in mind, this particular student is one of my special … Continue reading Sometimes My Job Surprises Me
I remember being pregnant with you… To be frank, I was miserable. I was burning alive, aching all over, stretched to the max, and aching some more. I saw other pregnant moms with this pregnancy glow talking about how they loved being pregnant and feeling their babies move and how pregnancy was what they were … Continue reading Pregnancy Turmoil
