International Women’s Day
I hope some day she feels I instilled in her the empowerment of telling her story, of speaking up, of … Continue Reading International Women’s Day
At Night
You’re curled up in the crook of my arms right now, your head nestled into my chest right where my … Continue Reading At Night
On the Surface of Five
It’s been rough lately. (I feel like I’m saying that a lot and it’s beginning to lose meaning) Rowan has … Continue Reading On the Surface of Five
Five
I remember before Rowan was born, thinking I’d have these elaborate Pinterest worthy, uniquely themed birthday parties for him. None … Continue Reading Five
Owlet
See that cool little device on P’s foot? We were lucky enough to be gifted an @owletcare just before Phoenix … Continue Reading Owlet
My Child is the Village
Last week, someone said “Not starting your child in kindergarten at 5 is selling them short. It is teaching them … Continue Reading My Child is the Village
A Special Ear
Phoenix has what we call a “special ear”. Her ears are completely different from each other. One was folded in … Continue Reading A Special Ear
Milk
When we sat down with her pediatrician last week and made the decision to switch Phoenix to formula because of … Continue Reading Milk
Phoenix Rising : The Story of Her Birth
I woke up on that Wednesday morning around 5 am and I could just tell it would be the day. … Continue Reading Phoenix Rising : The Story of Her Birth
Growing
This is what it looks like to have carried life. This body has created and nourished three babies, it has … Continue Reading Growing
Week 27
It is absolutely mind boggling to me how quickly and smoothly this pregnancy has traveled the course of time. We … Continue Reading Week 27
Rowan
Rowan is our fiercely expressive and empathetic being. He senses any discourse or upset, and he wants to be sure … Continue Reading Rowan
Halfway There
We had our anatomy scan on Friday morning! Baby P is absolutely wonderful. She is calm, and was so cooperative … Continue Reading Halfway There
We’re Having A…
Girl! Phoenix Iris DeRosier will join us in early June! The name came to me when we were driving to our dating ultrasound in October, it was raining and as we were driving down into the valley I saw a … Continue Reading We’re Having A…
Capture the Moments
One of my biggest regrets is not having more photos of Sloan and I. The only photos I have of … Continue Reading Capture the Moments
Forever Young
For our Sloanie “May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every … Continue Reading Forever Young
