Well the meltdown of all meltdowns happened earlier this evening. It was almost epic. Mommy lost it a little. After an evening of non stop moments of being needed as a mom, I was trying to wrestle our 1 year old into her damn PJ (which is equivalent to getting a drunk person into… Continue reading About a mom: Total downward spiral
On Tuesday, January 19th Elysse turned 1 and on the morning of Wednesday, Janaury 20th I nursed her for the last time. I felt a little sad that day, but the realization and wave of emotions didn’t come until tonight. As I sat in our usual rocking chair and I held her in my arms… Continue reading Weaning and weeping
I love writing. I started journaling since I was a little kid. Writing to my cousins in Mexico was one of my favorite past times. I have loved writing for as long as I can remember. It makes me feel alive. I’m reading Jen Harmaker’s book For The Love and I came across this… Continue reading Invest in your gifts
Buahahaha! I was laughing my a** off at this one. I swear my husband and I must’ve had an exact moment like that cuddly couple on the couch when we decided to make the big leap to have a baby. Or something similar to that. I read a blog post the other day that… Continue reading Parenting: How we got suckered in
“Reading is my inhale, writing is my exhale” – Glennon Doyle Melton in “Carry On, Warrior” I wanted to revisit this quote again because of how much more it means to me now than it did the first time I read it. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting in the free moments that I get… Continue reading You cannot pour from an empty cup
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 