"I never missed one service with any of my kids. I was right back in the church pew after I gave birth," one older lady from our church proudly told me shortly after I became a mother. What she didn't say, but absolutely meant, is that having a child is no excuse to miss church… Continue reading When motherhood changed my church life.
Month: January 2017
Momma’s 31st.
If I knew then.
Today marks 31 years since I was born. I honestly am the happiest and most content I've ever been. I'm more fulfilled, more at peace, and more confident than I could have hoped. I wish I could rewind 10 years and tell 21-year-old Kristen how amazing things would be one day... because it hasn't always… Continue reading If I knew then.
Spencer’s obsession with the cat.
Spencer has loved our cat (my cat), Pudge, since he first saw her. I think she's been intrigued by him for just as long, but in typical stuck-up cat fashion, she doesn't show any affection. These two... stress... me... out. All day and all night, Spencer is chasing that cat around. Hitting her, grabbing her,… Continue reading Spencer’s obsession with the cat.
It takes a village.
One of the most commonly shared pieces of advice for new moms... "it takes a village! Don't be afraid to ask for help!" When I had Spencer, I wasn't fully embracing this concept. I am not one to ask for help, and I really prefer doing things myself. I also didn't want a bunch of… Continue reading It takes a village.
“Nonononono…”
Isn't it funny how sometimes we keep doing something over and over again, even though we know we shouldn't? Spencer is being introduced to this concept right now. He repeatedly touches things he isn't supposed to and before he even starts, is already saying "nononono." But... he just can't resist. He also is repeatedly throwing… Continue reading “Nonononono…”
When we found out.
It was right after St. Patrick's Day in 2015 when I started to get suspicious. I was super bloated, and I literally couldn't get enough protein. I craved chicken and beef jerky like crazy. I also couldn't get enough buffalo sauce. I wasn't "late" yet, so I thought I was just PMS-ing (this also causes… Continue reading When we found out.
Constant motion.
Spenny has been officially walking for 3 weeks now, and is constantly on the go. He runs circles around our apartment, dragging his toys, laundry, and anything else he can get his mitts on. He's a busy boy. But he hits his breaking point after a few hours, and usually throws himself onto the floor… Continue reading Constant motion.
70 degrees in January!
A typical morning.
I'm going to miss these days when Spencer is older! I love our mornings together. When I hear him wake up, I go in his room and he's usually standing in his crib holding the railing. Some days he will be smiling and pointing at me, and some days he is just crying. I carry… Continue reading A typical morning.
Kristen Stewart, Writer 