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If I knew then what I know now…
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to share a poem. It was written by my late grandmother, herself a mother of ten. She loved writing poetry and left the world with an abundance of wisdom through them. This one in particular is a wonderful reminder to enjoy every part of motherhood- even the hard…
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Raw & Real
I know, I know. I promised a post about our house projects next- and those are still on the horizon! While we await the last touches on those projects, I’d like to show some appreciation for my husband. This past week two things happened. First, I went back to work. I technically had a four…
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Fear Not.
It is currently 2:41 AM. David is asleep, and Ellavie is resting soundly in the crib beside my chair. I can hear the buzzing of machines, the water moving through the heater, and the faint chatter of nurses outside the door. I am at Children’s Hospital. Let me begin by saying that I would not…
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Becoming A Mom | what I’ve learned
It has been a long time since I’ve blogged (I know, I know, I blog in spurts- I’m sorry!). My life has crossed yet another big milestone- the birth of our first child, Ellavie Mae. She is our pure joy, and we couldn’t be any more in love with her! Throughout my pregnancy I often…
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Healthy Banana Cookies
I found this easy recipe on Pinterest (see original post here) and my sweet, loving husband made it for me last night since I was sick and couch-ridden. (Being sick has its perks when you have a husband like mine!) They were such a yummy and guilt-free hit with both us and my in-laws, that…
THE MODERN HOMEMAKER 