I joined Instagram a few years ago. I didn't know much about this new app, and had no grasp on the power it held. Sure, I posted a few photos here and there... but it wasn't something on the forefront of my mind, and I definitely wasn't gaining notice from the Instagram Community worldwide. I really . . .
Happy New Year
What a whirlwind 2014 was. It saw many triumphs, but it also saw a lot of heartache... Heartache that I am still trying to deal with. I think this is the first New Year that I am happily saying goodbye and welcoming a new beginning. I have big plans for 2015. I have spent . . .
Twenty One Months With Olive
Dear Olive, Happy 27th Birthday Daddy! We smothered him in love and kisses. I feel so lucky to have your Daddy in my life. I look forward to celebrating him every single year! Words cannot describe the way my body tingles when you smile at me, or how warm my heart feels when I see you playing . . .
Dear My Pre-Mom Self
I see you over there in the diaper aisle of Target, eyes wide open and scratching your head in confusion. You’re staring at eight different kinds of baby wipes trying to make life-impacting decisions for your unborn child: scented vs. unscented, organic vs. non-organic, name brand vs. generic. Your . . .
A Final Goodbye
Saying a final goodbye is hard. I'm never going to be good at it. I'm never going to truly understand it. I'm not sure how I will ever be able to teach Olive, when I do not understand myself. We had to say goodbye to someone this weekend. Someone who has been there for me every step of the . . .
Simple Christmas Tags, 3 Ways
Yesterday when I arrived home from work, I walked inside the house and, for some reason, I felt Christmas. I don't know if it was because the snow was flying outside or because the fire was crackling away in our cozy home. Christmastime is my favourite holiday. It always makes me feel so warm . . .
