This isn’t a poem. It’s just a collection of words forming thoughts. I prefer swimming in a pool, enclosed and safe. I stand feet bare Where water and sand meet. Sometimes tickling, bubbly and warm. Other times startling cold. I feel the heat of the sun, Its tepid embrace. Then sometimes crashing waves Throwing me… Continue reading The edge
While it’s only been a week and two days since my last day at work, I am so thankful that I made the choice I did. The day I gave my resignation and walked back to the office space I shared with another colleague she commented that I looked much more relaxed. She had… Continue reading About a girl: resignation
August was one of the most difficult months for me since the birth of our second baby, Elysse. I was under a lot of stress that had a really bad affect on my nursing. I thought plugged ducts were bad but nothing could have prepared me for the burning sensation and stabbing pain I… Continue reading Plot twist!! It’s not just about boobs…
I’m not going to lie, motherhood / parenthood is filled with a ton of not so great moments that no other parent or book could possibly describe to you as well as actually living through it. At times it’s madness. “Pull out my hair” is an expression that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface.… Continue reading My favorite moment – kite flying
At my bridal shower there was a little notebook passed around for my friends and family to write tips and advice for me. I’ll always remember what my then future sis in law Michelle wrote…”You will go through so many different seasons together. There will be times you will be so in sync, everything… Continue reading Marriage – all about seasons
What sweeter words can I say to myself than “I surrender” when I feel myself needing God’s guidance and strength? I am these words and this song. I surrender There are so many feelings and emotions stirring within me. If I had the gift of a well trained dancer I would dance around the… Continue reading Down on my knees again
Little baby bathed – check. Toddler bathed – check. Dinner ready – check. Mama exhausted – check. There are moments in the day when things just flow so well from one moment to another. Moments when I feel I am fully in my element and that God had it so right when he decided… Continue reading A gift that can’t be duplicated
Since becoming a mommy I often find myself in situations where my brain is very confused and doesn’t know whether the distress signal to the rest of my body should be huddle and cry or stop and laugh your ass off. This weeks challenge while home with my two kids has been getting the… Continue reading Oh my Gremlin!
There are days when I can truly own and feel confident in the value I have as a person and how awesome and significant my role is as a mom. Days when I feel like a true champion. But sometimes I feel as though I am stumbling. There are moments when I don’t… Continue reading About a mom: nurturing myself
Montecito Sequioa Lodge was everything and more. I loved it for its comfortable simplicity and reminder of what’s truly beautiful in life. Family. Connection. Nature. No TV. No internet. As we began our departure from Orange County and 45 minutes into our 7 hour car drive we heard Celeste’s voice from the back seat “why… Continue reading The beginning of a family tradition
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 