Living In The Moment, Capturing The Now
Motherhood is… …getting up in the middle of the night at the first whimpers of “Mommy”. …checking under the beds and in the closets for monsters. …giving up your pillow and most of the bed so that your little one can feel safe sleeping next to you. Motherhood is… …playing 72,349 rounds of Candy Land [Read On]
The loud shrills of laughter echoing against the old brick buildings around us caught my attention. I saw them outside, playing together, enjoying themselves. I watched as the mother stood at the end of the sidewalk and counted down from three. When she yelled “Go!” the children excitedly raced their bikes towards her. She clapped [Read On]
You are big silly smiles to start each of our days. You are a hopeful gaze over the crib bumper as you search the room for me. You are babbles and coos and endless games of blowing raspberries. You are excited kicks and playful splashes during bath time. You are an eager lunge towards your [Read On]
When the news broke you were upstairs, soundly sleeping in your beds. Tragedy struck our country once again and I felt shattered and scared inside. My heart broke and all I wanted to do was to scoop you up and hold you tightly. Fear and sadness gripped my heart and I found it difficult to [Read On]
My world just completely changed before my eyes, didn’t it? Life is never going to be the same, will it? The words and questions came from a friend who had just delivered her first baby. My mind raced through a thousand different answers… You will never sleep in again (if you are able to sleep [Read On]
Those little bundles we bring home from the hospital are cute and snuggly and completely melt our hearts. Watching them grow is an absolute privilege. Seeing the world through their eyes has a way of touching our hearts and shaping us as adults. But what are the real reasons why we have kids? Here are [Read On]
Just last week… I was in the car on the way to the hospital. It was dark and a light drizzle was falling onto the windshield. I was grasping onto the arm rest with each contraction, begging my body to make the pain go away, fearing what was in store for me in the next [Read On]
I am strong and independent. I can get my own juice and dress myself. I am smart. I know my letters, I can count really high, and I’m learning how to draw pictures on my own. …But I still have questions. I’m still learning and am curious about this brand new world around me. And [Read On]
Just a few short hours ago the house was full of energy. Laughter was heard bouncing off of every wall. Wails of happiness intertwined with squeals of joy and barreled through each hallway, spilling over into every room. But now there was a quiet hush throughout the house. Darkness filled the room and I could [Read On]
The anticipation has been building for weeks. We have talked about it every day when the sun awakens us and every night as our eyelids fall heavy, snug in our beds. What will you ask for? What will he bring for you? How many more days? We are all excited and hopeful. But this year, [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.
