This past weekend we celebrated Aria’s first birthday! Since her birthday falls on the second day of winter, we followed the underlying theme of “Winter ONEderland”. I hope you enjoy some glimpses of her big day! The next few posts I’ll be going into more detail about the specifics from that day, so stay tuned… Continue reading Aria’s First Birthday
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A Letter to My Daughter on Her First Birthday
Happy Birthday Baby Girl!! You are a whole year old today! You will never be able to measure the boundless amount of love that grows each day in my heart for you. Your first year in this world was nothing short of amazing! The first time you fell asleep holding on tight to my finger,… Continue reading A Letter to My Daughter on Her First Birthday
3 Ways Motherhood Changed Me – #blogcember day 18
On December 22, 2016, I became a mother, and I haven’t been the same person since. The love that was born in my heart the moment the nurse placed Aria on my chest is unexplainable. This little being was in the world for about two minutes, and she had already become my whole entire world.… Continue reading 3 Ways Motherhood Changed Me – #blogcember day 18
Real Talk – #blogcember day 17
Today, time got the better of me. With Aria’s birthday right around the corner, I got caught up with the multitude of things that I still have to do. So today, I leave you with another poem, dedicated to my darling daughter. Enjoy! Hugs and Kisses to all,
Date Night? #blogcember day 16
Before Ali and I became parents and somewhat responsible adults, our favourite thing to do together was to go out for midnight dessert dates. Since we can no longer do that… in peace… we have make shift dessert dates at home, after Aria goes to sleep…ssssshhhh NOBODY tell her! Today I’m going to share with… Continue reading Date Night? #blogcember day 16
My Biggest Challenge as a Mom (so far) – #blogcember day 15
There have been many challenges in my first year of motherhood, but by far the biggest challenge I have faced is starting Aria on solids. Not because Aria wasn’t interested in food but because of my fear and anxiety regarding the matter. This is no secret; my friends and family know how I have struggled… Continue reading My Biggest Challenge as a Mom (so far) – #blogcember day 15
Happy Friday! – #blogcember day 14
It is officially 1 week to Aria’s birthday! Next Friday my baby girl will be ONE year old. First of all, can we just take a moment to pause, and reflect on the fact that I made a baby and that baby is turning 1. I’m over here still trying to grasp the fact that… Continue reading Happy Friday! – #blogcember day 14
The Last Time – #blogcember day 13
Today I wanted to share this poem I recently read. It really made me realize how children grow in a blink of an eye. They are always progressing from one stage to the next. We get so excited to see them grow and become so independent, that sometimes we forget the little lovable habits they… Continue reading The Last Time – #blogcember day 13
What I do While the Baby Naps – #blogcember day 12
PAARRTTYYY, PAARRTTYYY, PAARRTTYYY!!!! Don’t get me wrong, I love love love spending my days playing with Aria. Even if she is entertaining herself, I just like to sit there and watch her play. I love to see how she absorbs the world around her. But the minute I put her down in her crib and… Continue reading What I do While the Baby Naps – #blogcember day 12
5 Weird Things I do as a Mom – #blogcember day 11
In recent days I’ve developed some weird habits that I definitely didn’t have before I became a mom (I promise). These have become the norm for me now and I’m sure many of my mom friends will agree. BUT we have to admit, through the eyes of an outsider, they are hella weird! (3 out… Continue reading 5 Weird Things I do as a Mom – #blogcember day 11
The Cherished Life 