8/13/2018 The day started super normal. Early rising, meditation, breakfast for the kids, and off to school for my oldest. Took Jo to his Monday story time at the library and back home to clean. I sat down after cleaning and began to go through my social media feeds and I noticed that all […]
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I know I’m not the only parent who patiently awaits bedtime..😩 …but, as I sit an count down the hours, minutes, even seconds to bedtime. I don’t realize that I’m missing the vital time to be PRESENT in what my little ones are doing. Not every day is this way, but some days I am […]
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One thing I never thought much about as a first time mom was car seat safety. I knew babies had to have a car seat to leave the hospital, but other than that I knew nothing. So, I bought a cheap car seat/stroller combo that matched my kids nursery theme. I really thought I was […]
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Growth is painful. I am actively and consciously living through the pain of breaking open and out of my shell. Taking space for myself. Isolating myself. Listening to myself. Disciplining myself. Remembering my inner child-self. This spiritual upgrade I am experiencing is almost a nostalgic feeling. This Venus retrograde is demanding me to revisit unhealed […]
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I often find it hard to balance my light & darkness. & As the fall season begin it is forcing me to reflect over this past year. As I reflect, I am developing a greater understanding of how much I need to befriend my inner darkness. There were a lot of dark times during the […]
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1/23/14 I was preparing myself for an unnecessary induction. First time mom, and I didn’t know that I had all the right to decline such a medical intervention by a doctor who wanted to be home by 5pm. You see, I followed all their rules. I didn’t question a thing. I use to be very […]
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Today Jo made up in his mind that he wanted to begin potty training. I, in no way, shape or form wanted to begin this milestone of his yet. Anyways, I take off his morning diaper, and put him on a pair of big brother undies. He then proceeds to tell me he has to […]
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Maybe a month ago Jo began potty training himself. He literally would go to the bathroom alone, use it, flush the toilet, and walk out as if it was no big deal.🤷🏽♀️ This month he has wet every pair of undies to his name. Haha. I guess it’s balance right? So, of course I’m indulging in […]
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You ever had every last button of yours pushed? Yuppp, that’s where I am. It’s more of my frustration than their behavior. You know after the 5th time of them calling your name non stop for 5 whole minutes? Nah, just my kids? The constant tattle telling. The bottomless stomachs “mama can I have a […]
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This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Sometimes I find myself in awe at how fast my kids are growing. One minute they are in one size, and the next day those clothes no longer fit. Let me not forget how Noah grows an inch everyday, and he’s […]
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