Snow and wind swirl around Spinning, twirling to the ground. First an inch, then there’s two… Over a foot before the storm’s through. Cold and frigid temps outdoors Warm and cozy stays indoors. Fireplace blazing bright, Cookies and tea by fire light. Cuddles, snuggles, books to read, All the blessings Read more
I wanted to share my recent experience of weaning my 3 year old. Prior to this, all of my children self weaned as soon as I had a new baby. They seemed to naturally follow the logic that once baby came they didn’t want to be a baby anymore and Read more
I wanted to take time to share about my pregnancy. Number 11. I have experienced the joys of birth, sorrows and heartbreak of loss… But through the years, ups and downs, it is worth it! Each pregnancy is unique! This pregnancy has been different as well! Number 11 and still Read more
Today is today. Not tomorrow or someday. Today is now- a blessing, opportunity, even if you ask how. Today is special- it is unique. It is full of possibilities. Today is a gift- we get to choose, to be grateful for it, or the blessing lose. Today is today. What Read more
Almost a new year- 2026… just around the corner. I have been admittedly absent. We have had a lot of life transitions since my last post. We moved to our hopefully forever homestead- an old 1800s farmhouse that needed restoration from the foundation up… the foundation is firm and the Read more
Spring slowly awakens. Buds swell and grow. Rain falls, wind blows. Hens hide their nests. Days grow longer. A womb swells… A flutter… It is Spring.
It is still early, but I feel that I must write this post as a way to help validate life. Two weeks ago, my husband and I found out that we are expecting a new baby this Fall! The journey to conception has been tough. Losing our Firebrand was a Read more
My little girl is three now… It seems like yesterday. She can climb a tree now… And hugs me everyday. “I juss love my mama” She exclaims excitedly. It makes my heart beat wild with joy And I hug her tenderly. She is such a good helper Just like her Read more
This post had been a long time in coming. Over the years my life possessions have journeyed in and out of materialistic and minimalistic. Now, I’m in a season of seeking the balance I call mindful motherhood. Maximal, Minimal… Balance What is maximalism? It is a tendency towards excess. Minimalism Read more
Three months have passed The pain’s still here. Each month it comes anew. I want to move forward To look ahead But blood brings death anew. I’ll always miss you, Always remember Your perfect tiny form. But I’m ready now, I hope, I think, I’m ready to move on. Yet Read more