Today is Cole’s first day off summer vacation. It’s his first Monday of no school. And it is his last day with us before he goes to his dad’s house for nearly four weeks. (No! It never gets easy!). I called it quits early today hoping to spend some time with him. Cole had otherContinue reading “I ran over my dog. Twice.”
Category Archives: Mommy 101
Life Lessons from 2nd Grade
We have a new night-time tradition in our household. Gratitude. Every night before we tuck Cole into bed, we sit around Cole’s bed as a family. We all share what we are thankful for in our day. There are no rules. We can be thankful for our wildest dreams, the night sky, the love of ourContinue reading “Life Lessons from 2nd Grade”
Shedding Layers
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been shedding the layers of pregnancy and post-baby both emotionally and physically. Emotionally, I feel like my hormones belong to me again (especially since I decided to not take the pill anymore). I feel like I’m more balanced. I feel like I’m more alive. Physically, I am getting closerContinue reading “Shedding Layers”
Celebrating Five Months
On June 5th, Chet turned 5 months old. How did we get here already? How did my sweet little newborn turn into a baby with a huge personality. Our biggest challenge this month has been breast-feeding. Chet has been very opinionated about his eating. We’ve had days he has refused to nurse at all. WeContinue reading “Celebrating Five Months”
I am Showing Up.
When I first started this blog, I was finding myself. I was finding the space inside me that felt alive, aware, present, and comfortable. I was blooming. I was learning to love myself a little bit more and a little bit better. Life provided me the most wonderful pause button when I discovered that IContinue reading “I am Showing Up.”
Kristy Maute 