When I became a mom, I quickly learned how to respond to snarky comments and I absolutely realized that Motherhood is NOT one size fits all. I also took oodles of joy in the fact that this little wildflower was my very own and regardless of the struggles we’ve experienced and those that still await us, […]
An Open Letter to My Little Girl
To my little girl who lights up a room when she smiles and who has been given to me to love, guide, and honor… You continue to inspire me – to be a better woman, a stronger person, a better mom. You have been brought into my life for a reason and I am forever […]
The Milestone
There are times when we stand tall and proud as mothers, like when we watch our babies take those first steps or hear the sounds of those first spoken words. Each child reaches milestones at his/her own pace and as parents, we are always ready to applaud them as soon as they get there. But […]
Knowing When You’re Done
In the last couple of weeks my baby girl {who was once crawling around these hardwood floors and exploring every nook and cranny of this house} is now reaching yet another pivotal milestone; she is giving up the high chair. It started with some whining when I placed her in the chair to the full […]
Saks Fifth Avenue: The Ultimate Imaginative Play
In a world full of handheld tech gadgets, an endless selection of DVD’s and of course Play Station and the Wii, it’s actually refreshing when my kids put down these games and use their own imagination. I really try hard to limit the use of those “tech” devices to encourage pretend play. They’ll have the rest of their lives […]