If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “motherhood is the greatest joy you will ever experience”, I’d be a millionaire. And if I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “motherhood is tough and exhausting”, I’d stack my money to the ceiling. It’s reality. No matter how calm, patient or “on […]
There’s no better place to vacation with kids than Walt Disney World. It’s one of the most family-friendly vacation destinations and I’m convinced it’s the most magical place on earth because no matter how loud your child screams of excitement or anger, everyone around you understands. I always imagined our daughter would be older the […]
Last Thursday was my last day at the communications marketing agency I was happy to call my “work home” for the past 4.5+ years. While I was sad to leave the smart and talented people I worked with, I am looking forward to fully dedicating myself to my passion project (growing the blog and writing), and […]
I’ve had something very heavy weighing on my heart. It’s a total joy crusher and has the tendency to creep in and out of my life, always showing up when I’m feeling super busy, stressed, or tired. Ladies and gents, I’ve had a case of mom guilt lately. I’m not even going to pretend I’m […]
Before our daughter came into this world, I would often imagine and daydream what she’d be like. Definitely quiet, dainty, playful and super delicate – the way all little girls are. She’d never get too stressed out and would remain calm in times of trouble, which is something she’d inherit from me and she’d care […]
Every night, my husband and I have a nightly routine with our daughter. It usually starts off with bath time filled with splashing, bubbles and fun toys. We put on her cute, little pajamas and then we pick out a story to read. Before she points to her bookshelf, eagerly awaiting the book we’ll pick […]
She sat in the doorway as our car pulled away, waving her sweet little hand with a bit of a puzzled look on her face. Tears started to well up in my eyes as I looked over to my husband. I’ve been doing this for over 10 months now, so why do I still get […]