Jammies and Hot Chocolate

Christmas with little ones has proven to be equal parts sweet and magical all in the same moment. With awe in their eyes over twinkling lights and a brief snowfall to fistfuls of sugar cookies and adorable Christmas jammies, it’s no wonder Christmas becomes...
Born To A Teenage Girl?

Born To A Teenage Girl?

Was our Lord really born to a teenage girl? A unmarried young woman? What? I can’t even believe it sometimes. She is my #WCW for sure. I think of Mary more and more each year now that I’m a mama. While nursing and rocking my curly haired baby to bed I held...
Unpinterest Christmas

Unpinterest Christmas

  Christmas is different year after with kids and one thing is for sure… keep the expectations realistic. I sometimes laugh at my “foolproof” Christmas plans when we are sick, ruled by nap time, and a ferocious need for coffee. My message to...
I Have A Five Year Old

I Have A Five Year Old

For real, I have a five year old. Time has flown by since we became a family when he was 2 1/2 and it’s been so sweet. I wouldn’t trade it for the world and I am overjoyed we made the choice to adopt first. For those considering adopting before having...
Understanding the Wait and Hope of Advent

Understanding the Wait and Hope of Advent

  My son has been learning “Away In The Manger” for his preschool Christmas pageant and I get choked up by the third line. The song gets me every time. He asks why I’m misty eyed and my voice chokes at the end. I’m misty eyed because that little Lord Jesus was...

Primates of Park Avenue and Prayer

I recently finished Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin. The book talks about what it’s like to be a mom on the upper east side of Manhattan. These women have a stank ton of money. Martin tells of the rituals of such women that represent a minority that...