“It’s definitely a boy!” These are the words the ultrasound technician confidently said as my husband and I looked at each other, eyes wide. I was 19 weeks pregnant with our first child and had been counting down the days until our anatomy scan. Of course, I wanted what all parents want – a healthy baby. … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2023; The Gift of Unmet Expectations
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For our good and our growth
My son hates tummy time. And even though we only make him do it for ten minutes a day, he pretty much screams the whole time. While it kills me to hear him cry, I know how critical tummy time is for his development and for strengthening his little muscles. I know it will serve … Continue reading For our good and our growth
Power. Love. A sound mind.
Yesterday morning, I sat in the rocking chair in my six-week-old Jessen’s room and watched him sleep. School shootings have always wrecked me. But now they do on a different level. I found myself thinking about his first day of kindergarten. How it’s supposed to be such an exciting day, but one that I’m already … Continue reading Power. Love. A sound mind.
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