The past month really has been a bit of a blur. Our new school schedule makes the days go by in a flash. I’ve been decluttering as much as I can manage during nap times, still trying to have a bit of a social life in the evenings or blog when I get some down … More How a Whirlwind Weekend Helped Me Refocus
“If you ever need a babysitter let me know.” I’ve received many offers such as this but I always think to myself, “No way. I couldn’t possibly.” It’s not that the person can’t be trusted to watch my kids. I just always assume they’re being polite and I don’t want to impose. I don’t want … More An Angel Did My Dishes
So last week I talked about how motherhood is tough and I need to be honest about my struggles. Not only with myself but others too. Well I’ve really been trying to do that these last seven days and now I’d like to paint a picture for you. Get ready, you’re in for a treat. … More Just One of Those Days
“It’s been six weeks since the birth. So, how are you feeling?” Typically I would answer, “Great!” but that response is so vague and inaccurate. It isn’t fair to the magnitude of the situation; I just had my third baby! There’s just so much to unpack. I tend to downplay any difficulties I encounter in … More 6 Weeks Postpartum
Do you remember how slowly time used to tick by? As a kid, at the beginning of the school year I always thought summer would NEVER come again. These days it seems like time simply won’t slow down! (Are we sure August happened?!) My oldest, Henry, starts junior kindergarten today and I’m feeling ALL THE FEELS! … More Oh, the Places You’ll Go Without Me
I have a confession. It’s kind of embarrassing but, I can’t really swim. I never had lessons when I was a kid and we didn’t have many friends with pools growing up, so it’s a life skill that I struggle with. I can stay afloat. I can doggy paddle. I prefer using flotation devices though. … More The Little Mom Who Could Swim
If you could be a tree, what kind of tree would you be? Shortly after buying our house we had to take down a couple of dead trees on our property. To fill some of the empty space, my husband planted a dappled willow for me. I love it because instead of being droopy like … More Why ‘The Dappled Willow’?
The Dappled Willow 