I just had one of those moments. One of those moments when I finish nursing Caitlyn, and I ask her if she wants a cuddle, and she rests her soft, nine-month-old cheek on my shoulder and gazes up at me, contentedly drooling a little on my shirt. She carefully fingers my silver hoop earring and runs clumsy, curious fingers through […]
Category: I am a mother
Today is my birthday
It’s not even 10am and already, I: Was showered with love by my husband before he left for work. Slept in. Showed my three year old how much I adored her within minutes of her waking up. Had help with the laundry and dishes. Ate one of my favorite breakfasts. Plan to spend the rest of the day doing something […]
You win some you lose some
I lost my patience at approximately 8:12 this morning. Maybe it’s because I have a charmed life (I really do) or maybe it’s because I’m still new to mothering, but I don’t often feel like my bucket is scraping the bottom of the patience well. Today I ran out before we had even eaten breakfast. Doh. For whatever reason, I […]