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Memories Captured: My Munchkin
My sweet Munch, You are now officially a kindergartener. Your favorite colors are still pink and purple. You love Barbies and Star Wars equally. You prefer dresses over pants and shorts. Your passion is dance. Since your recital a few weeks … Continue reading
Daring Greatly: LTYM update
Three weeks ago, I told this story in front of my friends, my family and complete strangers at Listen To Your Mother Show Milwaukee. It was so scary to step out there and own my truth. I also helped to … Continue reading
Posted in postpartum depression, storytelling
Tagged LTYM, motherhood, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, theatre
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Sleeping beauty
I read this post by Deborah of Truthful Mommy, and it really struck a chord with me. I was watching my sweet Munch sleep the other night. She looked at the same time like the baby I nursed to sleep … Continue reading
My little ballerina
I signed Munch up for dance class. She had been begging me since this summer when a friend of hers had a birthday party at a dance studio. I did some research, and I found an amazing studio about five … Continue reading
Posted in parenting
Tagged confidence, dance, motherhood, performing, self image, theatre
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Pour Your Heart Out: Ripping the Scab Off an Old Wound
***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
My 2 year old Id
I have decided that my two-year old Skeeter functions as my id. She approaches life like it is a buffet for her to enjoy. Skeeter demands attention, food and affection, not necessarily in that order. She whirls around the house, … Continue reading
Why I don’t bowl: play date edition
Munch and I went on a play date with Munch’s bestie, Daphne and her mom Velma. Daphne and Munch share a mutual love of Scooby Doo and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was so happy to get a chance to … Continue reading
Journey towards strength
I am finally not feeling sore after my first personal training session this past Tuesday. As I stated in my previous post about my one word for 2013, I was committing to challenge myself this year. I needed to rebuild my … Continue reading
Sisters
The youngest is sitting in her big sister’s lap. Their dirty blonde and strawberry blonde curls mix together in one mass of curls. They look so sweet and loving. I freeze this moment in my mind. A few moments later … Continue reading
Keeping it positive
My friend Jaime wrote this post the other day about celebrating the positive that we do every day. I loved this idea. I still struggle with taking things personally, and I am my own worst critic. My inner monologue when … Continue reading
Posted in parenting
Tagged confidence, hope, motherhood, perfectionism, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression
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