#Parenting

A Letter To My Strong-Willed Son

When my son turned four I decided to write him a letter. As I wrote it I realized so many of the hard moments I struggle with have made...

Drink More Tea Mama

I looked down at my tea cup and it said Best Wife Ever. And I thought to myself wait a minute, your mind has gone in a spiral. You went from

Cultivating Resilience In My Daughter

Motherhood can be difficult. My daughter has an adventurous spirit and loves to climb. She fell at the playground and couldn't jump like

Finding Joy in Christmas 2017

But if I focus on all that we didn’t do this year, I am missing what we have done. I am missing those moments of joy that are happening righ

To My Third Baby Turning One

There are times I’ve felt ashamed, afraid I am not doing enough. Not caring for you well enough. Afraid I will forget you. And I feel guilty

To My Five Year Old NOT Going Off To Kindergarten

I love you more than you know. You are my firstborn, my first everything. My first to bring home from the hospital, my first to plan play...

Beautiful Pictures Never Tell The Full Story

My experience reminded me not to assume anything about a person by looking at their photos. There is always more to their story.

The One Thing You Think Would Never Happen To You

We had a lot to prepare before hosting a party. My mind kept jumping from one thing to the next, leaving me agitated. I worked so hard...

Baby Number 3

Most importantly, I love you. More than you will ever comprehend. I love every part of you and I always will. I want to keep you this age bu

My Motherhood Manifesto of 2016

A few things I have learned, as a mama daring greatly. (My daughter Celia and I, Photo Credit: Tiffany Axtmann Photography) Don’t fear...