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.
Tag: motherhood
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…”
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.
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.
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 