I love reflecting on this past year, not just because it was our first year with Spencer, but because I am amazed and humbled by the ways God provided for us. Last January, I was set to return to work when Spencer turned 8 weeks old. I was a sobbing mess over this and couldn't… Continue reading What a difference a year can make.
Author: kristennicolewrites
Jesus changed my life forever… now I’m living every day for him.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
I feel like tonight is as good a night as any for a husband/father appreciation post. Moms get a lot of credit (well-deserved, of course!) but I believe good dads should as well. (Not just on Father's Day). My baby's dad... he's pretty great. To see how much he loves his boy, and how much… Continue reading Teamwork makes the dream work.
14 Months.
I often look at Spencer and wonder how he changed so fast. He seems to grow up faster every day, yet at the same time it feels like this is how he's always been and always will be. I remember when he was a newborn and I thought, "I'm going to miss this so much."… Continue reading 14 Months.
Magic House!
One of our Christmas gifts from Jordan's parents was a family membership to the Magic House in St. Louis, and we were so excited to go together. We got up early yesterday, picked up donuts, and headed out. Spencer must have known we were going somewhere fun, because he chattered happily in the backseat for… Continue reading Magic House!
Keeping it in perspective.
Last night, my son went to bed around 10:00. I readied myself for another night of little to no sleep. I don't know if I should blame some new teeth, or his separation anxiety, or what, but something has stolen sleep from my baby (and thus, from me) every night for the past week. Either… Continue reading Keeping it in perspective.
Intentional.
I had one thing, and one thing only, on my Christmas list for 2016. It was a devotional day planner from Anchored Press. As soon as I opened it on Christmas, I excitedly started filling it out. In the front is a page for listing my 2017 goals, my verse for the year, and my… Continue reading Intentional.
When you were born.
My sweet boy, you entered this world in a whirlwind that has yet to let up. I became your mother the moment you were conceived, but your entrance to the outer womb world will forever be etched in my memory. For several weeks leading up to your birth, I was dealing with horrible itching all… Continue reading When you were born.
Be still.
My son is teething. He has spent most of the day fussing, crying, and occasionally screaming. He wants held constantly and our nap routine has flown out the window this week. The only thing that comforts my son today is to be held in my arms and nurse. So I've spent a large portion of… Continue reading Be still.
Fully present.
There was nothing out of the ordinary about this nursing session. We climbed into my recliner together, this little boy and I, just as we always do. I usually bring my phone with me and read a blog, play a game, or work on my eBay listings while he nurses. This time, I left the… Continue reading Fully present.
Kristen Stewart, Writer 