Tag Archives: faith

Daddy’s Princess

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

It amazes me how much my daughters have my husband wrapped around their little fingers.  He is an amazing dad.  Munch and Skeeter worship the ground that their daddy walks on.  Munch loves to help her dad in the yard.  … Continue reading →

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Dare: February update

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

I’m linking up with Just Be Enough for my monthly update on my one word focus for this year. My confidence is soaring. My partner in crime for LTYM gave me a gentle nudge to write a blog post for … Continue reading →

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What I’m Doing Right: Self-Care Valentine’s Edition

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

I’m linking up with Jaime today to celebrate what I am doing right this week. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I have decided to not only shower my girls and my husband with love and affection, but I am also … Continue reading →

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Pour Your Heart Out: Ripping the Scab Off an Old Wound

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

***Trigger warning: If you are feeling fragile or struggling, this post might be triggering.  I talk about intrusive thoughts and infanticide.*** When I first heard the news of this infant death, I reached out to a wonderful PPD advocate, Lauren … Continue reading →

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Thankful for our preK teacher

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I am so blessed to have my girls enrolled in a wonderful preschool/daycare.  Munch’s teacher is Miss K.  This teacher is an angel.  She is incredibly creative; her bulletin boards are a work of art.  Miss K is preparing the … Continue reading →

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My One Word 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

When I look back on the past year, I see a year filled with growth in all aspects of my life.  I started a new job in May, and that transition challenged me in so many ways.  I finally feel … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Like so many others who have written more eloquently than I, I was stunned and horrified at the tragedy that unfolded in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday. I have spent the past week sprinting to the end of the year at … Continue reading →

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Faith through the eyes of a child

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

My five year old daughter has a better understanding of faith than I do after seventeen years of Catholic school.  Yes, I was in Catholic schools from kindergarten through college.  Two weeks ago during the Mass homily, she piped up with “Don’t … Continue reading →

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Jealousy: my old nemesis

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

I am pouring my heart out with Shell today regarding the ugliest of emotions: jealousy.  I am insanely jealous of those moms who seem to make motherhood look so easy and graceful.  I always feel like I can never live up … Continue reading →

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Being thankful

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

I’m linking up with Just Be Enough today to come back from a writing hiatus. I’ve wanted to write so badly, but my job and life got so hectic. I’m grateful for my wonderful husband. We’ve been together for twelve … Continue reading →

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