The Year I Became A Mother

In 2012 I became a mother,

 but I have a feeling that I will continue to become a mother every day...

 for the rest of my life. 

I can't wait!

Rainy Day Music

I have a moment while peanut is napping. Won't you join me for a cup of pg tips, a piece of pumpkin bread and a little rainy day music.

I came across this song while perusing NPR's website. I had never heard of them; have you? I really love folk music that tells a story and I'm a sucker for harmony. 

How adorable is her little pregnant belly?!

It's just barely sprinkling here but it's fun to pretend!

this moment

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. My inspiration HERE!

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

It seems like my pictures are only always of the little peanut. She is all I think about lately. I am so in love! Every day I learn a new expression of hers and she learns a new, well, everything! Motherhood is such an adventure.

These were both taken on Halloween.

This Moment

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. My inspiration HERE!

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

 So, technically, I'm late posting this. I could not get my images downloaded last night.  The weather finally cooled down a bit, 90 degrees is just too hot, so we resumed our walks. I had to take a picture of Stella in her adorable winter hat that a dear friend gave her. This picture is all the more special to me because I took a picture of her in it about 4 months ago when she was sooo tiny I thought she'd never grow into it but sure enough, it fits now! My delicious, big girl!

(Please pardon the poor iphone photos.)

October 23, 2012

July 7th 2012

Time marches on.

Still I Rise

Things have been a bit challenging lately.
What I thought would be easy for me is not.
I still have not found a way to be able to talk about it here or anywhere really.
I will someday but for now I found comfort in the beautiful Maya Angelou's poetry. Then I came across this...

...The lady in her own words and I felt better! I also ordered this book for a little mothering wisdom.

Now I'll breathe and slow down so that I can find my inspiration and love and can pass that 'Still I Rise" spirit to my beautiful little girl!