I wrote this a few days ago on my Instagram, but felt I wanted to share it here. It was a cathartic post for me, a reminder to be kind ALWAYS. It was also a message to someone, who will probably never read it, in hopes that they might realize that by being unkind to […]
Mindful Parenting
All About This Song
Seriously. This song is 100% one of my favorites right now. The message is simple and fun and true – I tell you it is hard to be a mama to a girl, and know she will face some serious body shaming issues someday thanks to the media and friends. But this song is sending a […]
Getting to Know You
A few weeks ago, the Saturday in Buffalo was a rainy, cool, and fall-like day. I love love love the fall. I love cozy sweaters and comfy jeans. So when that weekend called for a long sleeve shirt and jeans, I jumped all over it. Olive and I started our day off sleeping in and […]
Second Chances
“This little one. My mini me. For sure someday when she answers the phone, someone will mistake her voice for mine. Even now, when she tosses her hair or runs with those little legs shaped like mama’s, or sings to herself while playing with her toys, I catch a glimpse of myself. Renewed. Not quite […]
Letters to Olive : Morning Lesson
Dear Olive, Watching you sleep, I feel totally, completely, utterly full of love. It brings me joy and centers me to see you so peaceful. I am in awe of you. You make me a kinder person. Mostly because being around you helps me remember messages of love I want to tell you, I want […]
Journaling, Simplified
Growing up, I never kept a consistent journal. Which is ridiculous for someone who likes to write so much, but I never was able to sit down, day after day, and enter my thoughts, my ideas, hopes, dreams etc. I did, however, write poetry. Pages upon pages of words, rhymes, blurbs, “brainstorming” they called it […]
Birthday Notes
Birthday’s, like any holiday, are interesting days – either they are one of your best ever, or you find yourself comparing your life to Samantha Baker’s in Sixteen Candles. As a parent, my daughter’s birthday really is one of the best days ever (party! ice cream! balloons!), but I found myself staring at the glittery, pink candle on her cupcakes, […]