Growth

My dad text me the other day and asked for a video of my daughter saying her ABC’s.  I sent him the video with no hesitation. We even talked about how smart and advanced she was. You want to know what growth looks like for me?  3 years ago, I wasn’t even talking to my…

Being Emotional on a Saturday Afternoon….

Have you ever felt like you were just out there on your own private island, with no friends to talk to about what’s going on in your everyday, run-of-the-mill life? Yea. I’ve been there. I’m going to get a bit vulnerable and let a little of my personal feelings out in this post.  I want…

My Child Amazes Me!

Sometimes, I can’t help but be in complete awe of my child.  She truly is an amazing little toddler!

Blogging 201, Day 2: Kindred love: an Ode to Kynnedy ( the Acrostic)

Kindred love, Your existence means more than words can say, No ways to define the joy you bring to my heart, Never will our bond break under the pillars of life’s struggles, Everlasting, unconditional love is what I promise to you, Dear sweet child of mine, You are my kindred love, forever and always. Today’s…

Connection

Lately, I have been feeling like creating something for me and my daughter to have that signifies our bond to each other.  I didn’t know what I wanted it to be, but I knew I wanted it to be something simple and special for the both of us; something we would have with us everyday,…

  With Kynnedy, you can’t help but smile. #SaturdayFun #MommyDaughterTime

Letter to my Daughter:

My daughter just celebrated her birthday on 4/25, and I have been in reflection this entire weekend about her first year.  I have wanted to do this type of post for a while, and i figure now is as good a time as any…so here goes.

My First Time Away….

So, I am going on a vacation with my family, and I am letting my daughter stay with my godmother and god sister (she is certified to babysit and she is super excited!).  I am excited for the trip, but I am still a little nervous.  I’ve been on random road trips before with my…

My Post-Baby Weight Loss Journey

So, as a new mom, I’m sure we have all been to this point: You are at home, loving on your new bundle of joy.  Then one day, you look in the mirror and you see it: the post baby flab.  That’s when you look at yourself and give yourself a deadline to jump back…