Motherhood
Living in Eager Anticipation
As we anxiously await the arrival of this new little one, I can’t help but compare my eager expectation of her impending appearance with anticipation of an even greater arrival…
Maternity Photos
When I was expecting McBaby #1 (Cormac), Patrick and I were able to get some photos taken by a talented friend. It was a fun session, and the resulting photos…
A 31 (year-old) Woman
That’s not me. It’s just a picture of a woman with her arms wide open to the sky. But it fits, right? As my 31st birthday approaches (this Friday!), the…
Love Grows
Isn’t it funny how, mere hours after giving birth to a new little human being, you can hardly remember what life was like without them? It is one of the…
Learning To Say No (and getting over FOMO)
This phrase has been on my mind a lot lately. And specifically how it applies to my roles as wife, mother, business owner, artist (the list goes on). As we…
Am I There Yet?
When I was young (like, elementary school young), being in my thirties sound so old. Practically middle aged. Only parents are in their thirties. Being in your thirties means you’re…
Fav Mom Gifts
In case you haven’t figured it out by now, Christmas as an adult is different. Especially when you have children of your own. The focus shifts, it’s definitely not about…
New Every Morning
January 1st came and went. It’s the start of a new year, and I am SO not ready for it. Christmas was a whirlwind of tissue paper, toys, travel and…
Christmas Card Photo Outtakes
Because even the shots that don’t make it on the Christmas card are still worth sharing… 😉 These were taken on Cormac’s 3rd birthday — a Tuesday, late afternoon after naptime,…
A Day in the Life…
Inspired by this “Day in the House” series, and as a follow-up to my day in the life post from a couple years ago, I figured it was time for a…