Time somehow speeds up when there are tiny people under your care. I am going to miss these days. Every single one of them. This is my very favorite self-portrait to date for so many reasons. This part of motherhood is my favorite so far.

AmberApril 7, 2017encouragement, motherhoodComment

Reflecting On My Smooth Pregnancy

Today my firstborn baby is NINE MONTHS old....already. Nine months in, nine months out! Reminiscing has me thinking all about my incredibly smooth, active, healthy pregnancy. I am ever so grateful and feel so blessed to have had such a positive experience. I'm finally ready to share some of the aspects of my pregnancy that I was very intentional about controlling to aid any "smoothness" I may have been blessed with along the way.

Chad & AmberAmberJanuary 25, 2017advice, personal, pregnancy, motherhoodComment

But My Pre-baby Dreams Are Collecting Dust

I've always been a very optimistic person—my glass has never been half empty. But as I began setting my 2017 goals and reflecting on my 2016 accomplishments (or seeming lack thereof), it was as if I had watched the water of my life's glass just evaporate right in front of me and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I began to feel overwhelmed with regret and disappointment at what I was unable to accomplish, even though 2016 was probably the best year of my life. Why? Well, I'm about to get REAL with you and I'm hoping there are other moms—especially new moms—out there, particularly, who will listen, relate with me, and maybe even press on with me.

Chad & AmberAmberJanuary 17, 2017personal, advice, parents, mom, motherhood Comments

Things new moms may not admit they need

"Here's my wallet," he said to me on our way into Target while pushing the stroller. "Go order something over there at Starbucks and sit while I pick up what we need in the store with Elias." Really??? How did I get so lucky to have such a sensitive husband and dedicated father to our son?? I absolutely LOVE being a mom, but with a 24/7 laser-focus on the needs of someone else, I rarely stop to consider how far away I have pushed my own needs and desires. In this post, I talk about 8 things I haven't admitted or realized I have needed.

Chad & AmberAmberAugust 30, 2016motherhood, advice, personal, parentsComment