Parenthood

  When AE first started talking, Derek and I often felt like we needed a translator. She was working so hard to express her needs and feelings, but we often had no idea what she was saying. Dinnertime became a real guessing game. AE would point and say the name of what she wanted, and Derek and I would start guessing. "Napkin? Carrot? Hummus?" Then, when one of us got it right, she would shout with great excitement and arms overhead the name of the winning guesser - "MA-MA!!!" or "DA-DA!!!" She literally…Read more

{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.Read more

A few months ago, I shared my heartbreak with you when I spoke about the pain of my miscarriages. And you all blew me away! Your prayers, emails, phone calls and comments blessed me profoundly. They gave me courage and hope, both of which I have really needed the last few months, because…not long after that post, we saw two pink lines again!!! It has been so hard keeping this secret from you! So, I’m thrilled to FINALLY be sharing this joy, pure joy, with you! AE would like you to see a picture of…Read more

{this moment} - A Friday ritual (sometimes done on Sundays when I'm behind), inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.Read more

The amazing Sarah Bessey is hosting a Practices of Parenting Carnival this week. Basically, we're all sharing the stuff that we do - or try to do - to help us enjoy parenting in the trenches right now.  I'm thrilled to be participating with this post, and I'd love to see your contribution, too. Check out this link for instructions on how to participate. As the mother of a toddler, I’m constantly reminded of how much my daughter learns from me. I see it when she calls her daddy for dinner, “Derek, dinner’s ready.”…Read more