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Taking Mommy Breaks
Back in June of 2020 I fell very ill. It was a difficult time. I spent weeks on self-appointed bed rest, which was extremely hard to do with a needy toddler. Thank God that my husband was and is still working from home. He was a big help. I must admit though, receiving his help was not easy for me. I’m used to being superwoman in the home. I give my all to my son daily. At the time, I prepared all the meals and did about 75% of the cleaning/maintenance. I was also in charge of bath time and bedtime most nights. It was extremely exhausting but it made…
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REFLECTING ON MY FIRST YEAR AS A MAMA
My baby is officially one year old which means I survived my first year of parenthood! Technically, he’s been a one year old for a month today so I’m a little late but this is life. Becoming a mom was something I knew I wanted since I was a little girl. As a young woman, I’d daydream about being pregnant and holding my baby. I would look in my rearview mirror as I was driving and imagine a little car seat in the back. Seriously! I looked forward to the day I would become a mom to a little angel. The day I found out I was pregnant… Best. Day.…