When asked, "how's it going with 3?" I told a good friend, we don't have any bad days but we may have a few bad hours. Wyatt is 2 weeks old and we have learned a lot and are trying to get into our groove as a family of five. Anyway, as baby has been … Continue reading Baby essentials
Category: mommy
3 days in the world
Here we are 3 days post partum, Wyatt isn't even 72 hours old yet but boy have we been busy. We left the hospital after 24 hours and in that time he learned to breastfeed like a champ, passed his hearing test with flying colors, had a circumcision, got a heel prick, a vaccine and … Continue reading 3 days in the world
A letter to our second child
Dearest Deacon, Right after your brother's first birthday party we found out we were pregnant with you. Although we were prepared, "Well that was fast" was our first thought. Our second thought was "We are totally ready to do this all over again." Now that second thought waivered from time to time as your brother … Continue reading A letter to our second child
Balance
Today was Monday- sandwiched in between some long program days at work. Last Thursday and Friday were 12 and 10 hour days. And this week I have three days of commutes and work in Indy. It's not a surprise. They've been on my calendar. I love the work I do and am honestly honored to … Continue reading Balance
#3 He or She??
Well it came time last night to let the brothers know if they were going to get a little baby brother or sister, due in March. At the ages of 2 (almost 3) and 4 ½, this concept of adding a baby to our family is exciting but still a little bit confusing. Hunter … Continue reading #3 He or She??
Full heart today
I'm feeling so incredibly blessed for everything going on right here, in this photo. We didn't usually get to spend holidays, birthdays, Sunday afternoons with my parents but since they have moved, I realize more and more just how amazing it is to know that we can be together for ALL of the occasions, big … Continue reading Full heart today
My Leadership conference
While I am so thankful that my work allows me to stay home, there are just a few annual trips that I still like to take for my own professional development. I am a believer in taking the time to invest in yourself so that you can: 1. get inspired and energized 2. gain new … Continue reading My Leadership conference