There are times that I get so wrapped up in what I think I should be teaching Braylen, that I miss the mark completely. Those times when I'm blinded by the fact that I'm reminding her to say please or thank-you for what seems like the ten-thousandth time, I lose sight of what I'm even requesting of her, I'm too focused on just getting her to do the right thing. Too focused on getting her to do what I ask, to follow this set of rules, to do these specific things. When my focus shifts, I forget the most important thing, she's here to teach me too. And you think, she's 2, how much can she really be teaching you? Sure, she doesn't know her states … [Read more...]
“doh”n’t you wanna be mine, valentine?
It's going to be a low-key Valentine's day for us. I usually scheme up some big-ticket item I absolutely need to coincide with the holiday of love, but this year I didn't even throw any major hints out there. Not even dinner reservations. I wonder if this means I'm getting old? I always thought it was weird when couples didn't exchange gifts, now I'm one of the weird ones. Kidding, of course. I am just craving some at-home family time with my two loves, and I am looking forward to this evening. I want to share the fun Valentines I made for Braylen to take to her class. I also tweaked the wording a little and made some for my class, as well. She was so excited about giving her … [Read more...]
sleep tips & soothing relief from st. joseph’s {giveaway}
Some days it seems like a blur and others it seems like an eternity has passed since Braylen was born. I may have forgotten some of the details in between (which is why I'm thankful to have this blog), I may have forgotten some of the sleepless nights, but I may never forget the overwhelming feeling that being a new mom brings. Don't get me wrong, I was overjoyed, over the moon happy when I first laid eyes on her in that hospital room. I was in love, in a love like I had never felt before. However, I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that I also felt clueless when it came to raising a child. How in the world could I protect this tiny little girl from everything and everyone? … [Read more...]