Living In The Moment, Capturing The Now
Dear Peanut, I have spent the last 9 months watching your image on a screen… Feeling your gentle kicks and squirms and wiggles from within… Dreaming about our life together, with you in my arms, but always tucked under my heart. These last few months have been amazing. Our quiet times together… The playful kicks [Read On]
At just days from delivery, I waddle my swollen self into the store. I ignore the pain and discomfort and make it through the aisles. After all, it’s nice to get out of the house for once. But there’s always that one person. The one person who sees the belly and at the same time [Read On]
I sit in the living room glancing around the house. The furniture needs to be dusted and the floors need to be mopped. The carpet needs cleaning and the windows need washing. In the kitchen there are bottles and nipples and pacifiers that need sterilizing. There are burp cloths and bibs that need to be [Read On]
The questions are non-stop. The comments are unending. From family. From friends. From strangers. Phone calls. Text messages. Tweets. Comments. Emails. Private messages. Oh I hope you have a girl this time. Fingers crossed that you get to buy some pinks and purples with this one. I just can’t imagine you having ANOTHER boy. I [Read On]
I hear that question so often. “How are you feeling?” It’s met time after time with a nonchalant I’m okay and a fake smile dancing across my face. I don’t tell them the truth. I don’t tell them that I am miserable. I am uncomfortable, swollen, and in pain. I don’t tell them that the [Read On]
This belly I’m carrying holds magical powers. It enters the room a clear 4 minutes before the rest of my body does. It sits there, teasing and taunting and daring strangers to ask questions. Offer opinions. Tell stories. * * * * * * * * * * She started by asking my due date, [Read On]
This week Mama Kat asked us to have someone else guest post to tell a story that you may not know about us. I immediately looked at my husband and laughed, explaining that he had the chance to write a story, no matter how embarassing, about me. A smile instantly spread across his face, as [Read On]
The quiet night air falls upon the house, lulling everyone to sleep. Soft whispering breaths are heard through the monitor reminding me that I am now the only one awake. I settle back into the soft, familiar pillow, wrapping myself in the cool cottony sheets. I close my eyes and breathe in the sweet calm [Read On]
My heart was racing. My breath was getting short. My anticipation was at an all time high. I stared at the screen for what seemed like an eternity hoping for the image to appear. And then, finally… There you were. My eyes filled with tears as I watched you dance on the screen for me. [Read On]
This week our team asked for some of your best workout advice. I can’t exactly follow through on my “normal” workout routine since I’m pregnant. Instead, I decided to show you what I do now to keep in shape. . I hope this keeps me in shape for the next few months! What are [Read On]
Hi, my name is Kimberly! I am a wife of 1 and mom to 4. I'm a social media addict and book lover. This blog is a raw and honest look at life through my eyes. I capture the moments as I fumble through motherhood, marriage, and my new graphic design career. I am sometimes funny, a bit sarcastic, and always sleep deprived.
