These are children's books we love about love in our home that we enjoy throughout the year! I absolutely love reading with my boys. Reading is often one of the few calm and quiet moments of our days. These are sweet stories that sometimes provide just the comfort we need, especially on those tough ... View Post
Motherhood Worry: a Journey of Love
One thing is for sure, a whole new journey of worry begins that memorable moment you realize you are becoming a mother! Parental worry is one of those life experiences that you live and learn. I'm pretty sure it's written right there in the job description for mother: worrier, caregiver, teacher of ... View Post
Behind the Blog with Baby E: 9 Months
Welcome to Behind the Blog with Baby E, I'm excited to share about my little 9 month old boy today! I just can't believe we are three-quarters of the way to his 1st Birthday! Baby E is growing and engaging with the world around him and trying to keep up with his brother. He is amazing and brings us ... View Post
Revealing a Piece of Me: Becoming a Stay at Home Mom
As a new school year is beginning, I thought it was timely to share a little about my personal life. I'm a teacher but also a mommy with our newest addition arriving 9 months ago. I will not return to my teaching position this year. I will stay home with my boys. This is a hard post to share ... View Post
Rainy Day Fun with Kids
Rainy days can affect our motherhood moods and be challenging when we find ourselves trapped indoors with kids. When we wake up in the morning my toddler asks "What are we doing today, mommy?" and this particular day it was forecasted to rain but I decided we would not let a dreary forecast, rain on ... View Post
Packing for Vacation Mommy Style
We are preparing for our first family vacation as a family of four. I'm not usually one for comparing things but I will at least say packing now even with a toddler and a baby is easier than when I travelled for the first time ever as a mother. I was clueless how to differentiate needs vs wants with ... View Post