I, Kristen, take you, Jordan, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. A little over four years ago, I stood on a stage in a white lace dress, holding… Continue reading For better or worse.
When I was pregnant, I had an app on my phone that tracked my baby's development each week and had a little handprint to show how big the baby's hand was that week. I kept all my ultrasounds in my purse and stared at them, wishing I could just see him already. I remember reading… Continue reading Fearfully and wonderfully made.
I've seen the movie Forrest Gump probably 500 times. At LEAST 500. It's one of my favorite movies, and my dad loved Tom Hanks movies, so we watched it a lot. Watching it on Netflix with Spencer yesterday, I got kind of emotional. I don't know if it's because I have a child now, and… Continue reading Letting life happen.
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.
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.
Kristen Stewart, Writer 