The nights our little village has the local farmer’s market and music in the park are like summer magic. I find myself writing about these nights often because they are somewhat of a dream come true for me. We moved to our small town about 8 years ago now, and for 4.5 years we knew … Continue reading Setting down roots: growing together in motherhood

I look at the clock. We’re an hour out from when we should leave the house and it’s go time. Breakfast for everyone, diaper change, brush teeth, another diaper change for the baby, brush my own teeth, realize there’s not enough time to shower and my husband already left for work so no one to … Continue reading Running Late or Staying present

It was the end of the day. Her baby brother had been taking her things since the moment they woke up. She is the kindest, most loving, big sister though and she had been patient all day long. She waited while I nursed her brother, prepped meals, held him for multiple naps, and switched the … Continue reading A Walk: Simplifying Childhood Connection