Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.
Because even though babies grow up it’s best if they grow up when the dishes are done.
Thank goodness for those little moments that remind us how wonderful this life is.
3. You can actually enjoy what’s precious about each stage.
Mothering while motherless leaves you equal parts lost and equal parts found.
On the day that your last child is born, you’ll find yourself filled with a jumble of emotions. ?
Postpartum depletion describes the way new mothers feel for months and even years after baby is born.
1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.
My work can wait. My kids are in good hands. My routine will be there waiting for me when I get back.
A small, slow, simple, beautiful life.
The times I feel like I’m failing, I’m somehow reminded that sure enough, I must be doing something right.
1. I determine my non-negotiables
“Mommy, I’m safe,” she said, snuggling into my chest as we laid in bed.
Let’s focus on the positive parts of every season instead of wishing it all away.
I promise this will be worth it.
Who’s with me?
I don’t want to nurse another baby—I want to go back to the last time I nursed my baby boy and savor the moment.
...because the world is so big and you’re so small, and I worry. A lot.