Category Archives: self

Me and my loves

Photo credit goes to Linda. Thanks for getting me into a shot!

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My happy place

                                                            

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A day in the life: Friday edition

For many stay at home moms, weekends are not much different from weekdays. Some moms have additional help from husbands who are off of work, but their work doesn’t really end or lessen. I still get that “Friday feeling” when … Continue reading

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Stitch Fix January 2016

Warning: this post is about fashion, so if you have come here to see pictures of my adorable kids, you should skip this one. ๐Ÿ˜Š i haven’t really shared about Stitch Fix before, and I should, because it’s really amazing! … Continue reading

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Thinking back

As the weather changes (slightly) and nights become cooler, I can’t help but think back to last fall and winter. I remember when the nights cooled down enough to wear flannel pajamas. I remember things we did, and how sick … Continue reading

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A day in the life

We wake up, eat breakfast (which is difficult without a sink–our plumbing is clogged.) And we all get bathed and dressed. We are out the door at 8:35 to take Jacob to school. Today is a special day because he … Continue reading

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Never let me go

Ahh motherhood. The days are long. The nights can be longer. Sometimes I just crave some space for myself–not to be touched for a few minutes. There are always little hands reaching for me. But I remember that they won’t … Continue reading

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Dutch braidย 

Do you Dutch braid? It’s like French braiding inside-out. It makes the braid sit on top of your head rather than blending into your hair. I want to do better, but I really love this new style. It’s weird how … Continue reading

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Hiking the Oaks

Hiking looks a little different these days.     Hold on. There’s a butterfly!    Anyway, it looks different now. Remember all those pictures of Jacob on my back at the top of the hills? Well now Jackson is on my front, … Continue reading

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On the miracle of life and failure of language

I am in that phase of life where my friends are having kids. And so have I. Even though I have two and so many of my friends have children, each time a new little life enters the world I … Continue reading

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