I thought it would be a sweet idea to write you a letter each year for your birthday. With each letter I'll summarize how that year of your life, and ours as a family went (through my eyes). Excited to write my very first letter to you. On your 21st birthday, I plan to gift … Continue reading A Letter to My Daughter on Her 1st Birthday
Birthday party for the first year? Yay or Nay?
So my husband and I went back and forth on this. Before having our daughter we thought, heck no will we throw a big birthday bash for a one year old! I mean, why? The child won't remember the birthday and might even be too tired to enjoy the event anyways. I could see it … Continue reading Birthday party for the first year? Yay or Nay?
Being Unapologetic-ally, ME
So my husband is really big into listening to podcasts aka talk radio. I have always found podcasts really boring and annoying. Seriously, when I am in the car, especially by myself, that is defined as (ME) time. The last thing I want to do, is crawl inside my own head, because that happens every … Continue reading Being Unapologetic-ally, ME
Let It Go
Pre-kids I was a little preposterous about a clean house. In fact, nothing drove me more nutty then walking in my front door to a messy kitchen. And by messy I mean, dirty dishes left in the sink, clean dishes left behind to dry, a stack of mail on the island (totally my husband since … Continue reading Let It Go
Why I Blog?
I find blogging therapeutic. I started before getting married in 2014. It was an outlet for me to express my thoughts about the frustrations of planning a wedding. I kept my site private for some time. The plan was to keep it that way. Then a few family members and friends found out about … Continue reading Why I Blog?
*Repost* in Honor of Anyone Who Has Lost Before–Moving Forward
May 15, 2015 will always be the hardest day I have experienced in life. After the loss of a child (at any stage in pregnancy) one may feel guilty feeling happy again but I didn't. I have cried and mourned the loss of our first child for days on end but to be honest I knew that the tough … Continue reading *Repost* in Honor of Anyone Who Has Lost Before–Moving Forward
I Don’t Believe It!
It can't be true! Are you kidding me? 11 months! I seriously don't believe it. My first year as a mommy is almost behind me. Today marks the 11th month in this profession and over this past year, I have often heard people say, "The days are long but the years fly by;" which could not be … Continue reading I Don’t Believe It!
Friday Night
I'm 32 sitting in bed next to my 9 month old and thanking my lucky stars that I made all the right and wrong decisions in my life. All who knows me well, understands that the path leading to this precious girl was not easy. Losing an unborn child 21 weeks into pregnancy was absolutely … Continue reading Friday Night
Don’t Blink
It is beyond hard to believe that my little girl will be turning 9 months old in a few short days. People weren't kidding when they said, "Don't blink because before you know it, she'll be all grown up." Well she is far from adulthood but if the first 9 months passed by this quickly, … Continue reading Don’t Blink
Wait to Worry
Someday is not on the calendar. Figure out what you are dying to do, today, not some day. Powerful, no? That affirmation hit me like a ton of bricks when I first read it. Everyone alike suffers with this in my opinion. What are we truly placed on this earth for? Most will never know. I … Continue reading Wait to Worry
6 Months in Review
I can't believe Giuliana is approaching 6 months in just a few short days. Some weeks were long, some flew by, but reflecting back on half a year--every minute was worth it. Being a mother is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles / experiences of my life. I lay here writing this post … Continue reading 6 Months in Review
It’s setting in…
The idea that maternity leave is coming to an end in a month is starting to set in. During my time at home with Giuliana I've (tried) to embrace every moment. I know this is the most precious time with her. The changes I'm seeing in her on a weekly basis could bring me to … Continue reading It’s setting in…
Month two, who knew?
Approaching 8 weeks of being a mommy and who knew things would become so much easier in such a short amount of time? I sure didn't. Most days I feel like I've gotten the hang of things, until she throws me a curve ball and has one of her "off days." We deal with it. … Continue reading Month two, who knew?
My Favorite Pics from newborn to one month
Can I give you a hug?
Today as I was rushing to get errands done while my mom watched Giuliana at home, I stopped at Trader Joes for a little grocery shopping. As I was walking into the store, I noticed a mom struggling to walk in with a heavy car seat and oversized diaper bag. As she got closer, I … Continue reading Can I give you a hug?
Michelle Cardoso 