The Truth about this Pregnancy.

Honest Motherhood. Pregnancy. Real Life Struggles.

Gosh, where do I begin? Life has been roller coaster of BUSY lately. Not just in the sense that our calendar is likely just as full as yours is but also its that having a busy mind & being so … Continue reading

The laughable differences between my 1st Pregnancy & my 2nd… Thus far…

The laughable differences between my 1st Pregnancy & my 2nd... Thus far...

If you missed it, we had a blast sharing our big news here with a sweet little announcement photo. Now I know I’m only in my second trimester but let me tell you, I learned pretty darn quickly that this … Continue reading

Surviving the Shitty days of Motherhood. 

Some days motherhood is downright shitty. And I’m not afraid to say it. Today, I took P to the farm stand & grocery store with me so that my incredible partner could get some things done around the house. I … Continue reading

6 Easy Self Care Habits for Working Moms

6 Easy Self Care Habits for Working Moms

“As moms we make endless sacrifices for our families. I don’t mean that in a bad way but it’s just the way it is… We give up dreams we once had in a past life. We trade morning showers for nursing in bed. Some trade lunch breaks for potty breaks and some trade time with their family for time at the office. Whichever sacrifices you choose to make for your family doesn’t matter. It’s all in how you manage them all. The reality is, the more you give of yourself, the more time you need to take back for yourself. The mum cup can easily runneth’ dry… And, whats a dry cup to a toddler asking for milk for the billionth time today? Likely a meltdown, which is probably what you’ll eventually be caving into if you don’t don’t care of yourself!” Continue reading

Change is Scary but so is being complacent

spring, change, motherhood

“I recently came across a quote that read, “It’s not about how to achieve your dreams, it’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the dreams will come to you.” ….
More recently, I have been trying to be more intentional about setting myself up for success. As I begin this season of change, growth, challenge, excitement… I know I will have a bit of a heavier plate on my hands (if that’s even possible.)”
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Why I let my Son talk to Strangers…

Why I Let my Son Talk to Strangers - Trust your Gut & Intuition rather than Live in Fear

“As we were walking away I began to think about that exchange along with the many others we had already had during our short time at the beach… I told my friend that I’d been talking to my toddler about how he shouldn’t talk to strangers when he isn’t with mumma or daddy but that I don’t want him to stop talking to strangers when he is with us. My friend with an almost surprising tone said something like, “yeah you just walked right up to that man to start a conversation!”

I smiled as I thought to myself about how we continuously attract such sweet & kind people just about everywhere we go & thanks to the innocence of a 2 year old, I’m finding him & myself lost in conversation with these lovely people whom we’ve never met before…” Continue reading