I sort of forgot about Shel Silverstein. Then I came across one of Shel's poems earlier today and it kind of shook me up. I have always admired people who take chances, who take action, who aren't afraid to just go for it. I like to think I'm that kind of person, but I'm really… Continue reading Just dive.
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Sweet innocence.
One of the things I love so much about babies and little children is how innocent they are. How simple and sweet. Spencer helps keep me grounded. When I feel overwhelmed or disappointed or scared or cynical, all it takes is a smile from him to make my whole world right again. He's so uncomplicated… Continue reading Sweet innocence.
From baby to boy.
Sometimes, it's hard for me to remember what things were like at this time last year, when Spencer was just coming out of his newborn months. When I watch old videos on my phone, it feels like I'm watching a different baby... like it is such a distant memory, it couldn't possibly be the same… Continue reading From baby to boy.
The little things.
The way his little feet are ALWAYS doing something. If he's in the high chair, his feet are up under the tray; if he's drinking his bottle, his feet are in the air and he wants me to hold them; if he's in his bath chair, his feet are pattering in the water on the… Continue reading The little things.
When motherhood changed my church life.
"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.
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…”
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