Our son was baptized today! Logan was a good boy and didn't cry or fuss too much during the ceremony, nor when the water was poured over his head. He gave the people around us some adorable grins. We used my husband's baptismal candle from when he was baptized as a baby. And Logan looked … Continue reading Baptism and Birth Stories
Author: Andrea
Growing Up
It's bittersweet for me to say that Emily will be starting preschool in less than two weeks. She is so excited! I am a mess. I'm excited for her, but also a mix of amazed, worried, proud, sad, eager... Being a teacher, I've always heard parents marvel at how quickly their child has grown up. … Continue reading Growing Up
A Life List
In a mere 2 and a half years, I will be turning 40. My older brother passed away when he was that age, and so I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Thinking about my life. Thinking about how many blessings I've been fortunate to experience or have to call my own. Thinking about … Continue reading A Life List
I Am More
I am more than just a mommy... I am a nurse. I can make bumps and boo-boos better with lots of hugs and kisses, and soothe tummy aches and fevers with mint tea or a cool wash cloth. I am a teacher. Not only do I teach my children the alphabet, shapes, and numbers, I … Continue reading I Am More
12 Fun Things That Happened As a Teenager That Just Aren’t the Same When You’re an Adult
I honestly just stumbled across this on the Internet and since it spoke to my heart, I thought I would share it with you. Number 12 is especially true for me. 🙂 The link is below. "I used to imagine how I would be as an adult when I was a teenager. Now as … Continue reading 12 Fun Things That Happened As a Teenager That Just Aren’t the Same When You’re an Adult
The Truth About Being a Working Mom
This article from The Bump.com (see link below) pretty much sums up my life right now with trying to juggle being the mommy of my 2 precious children, a loving wife, a productive teacher, a fun friend, and my quirky self. It is not easy! I often take work home with me. Some days I don't … Continue reading The Truth About Being a Working Mom
The Joys of Christmas
I love this time of year! There's my birthday and of course, Christmas. Mugs of delicious hot chocolate to sip. Twinkling lights all around the city. Decorating our Christmas tree and house so that everything is festive. Favorite movies such as The Holiday, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Serendipity, and Love Actually. Cozy nights spent by the fireplace. … Continue reading The Joys of Christmas
He’s Here!
Well, it's almost a month later, but I am finally getting around to announcing the birth of our baby here on my blog! Our bundle of joy, Logan, was born on September 30 after a very short 4-hour labor. This little guy is such a blessing! He lets me sleep a little bit longer at … Continue reading He’s Here!
A Blog Post from Babble
Even though it's a year old, I just read the following heart-warming article on Babble.com and thought it was worth sharing here on my blog. The timing of discovering this article seems to be just perfect, because this will be my life in a couple of weeks when I have my baby boy. I'm nervous, … Continue reading A Blog Post from Babble
Mommy Necessities
It happens to all of us... You are in Buy Buy Baby, armed with your scanner gun, ready to fill up your baby registry. Excitement is building as you dream of your little one! Then you take a look at the sheer size of the store, not knowing where to begin. Panic sets in. What … Continue reading Mommy Necessities
Moxie and Mishaps 