Finding Joy: Part 1

Is it bad that I’ve been experiencing joy in the middle of the pandemic? I have been slowing down, taking small steps through each day, and laughing a lot more. Yes, I know it may feel out of place, but I think that’s what keeps me hopeful during this tumultuous time. Most people understand joy …

Growing Courage

Maya Angelou once said, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” This resonates with me and my journey as creative who is also a mother. There are days where the consistency required to do the work …

A New Normal

I can’t find the words to describe the pressures of being responsible for my child’s care, safety, and happiness. It flips from teaching her a new song to correcting her feet as we walk to the park, to completing exercises for OT at the dinner table all in what is a seamless day. I am …

Giving Flowers

Motherhood means so many things, like the state of being a mother or having the quality and spirit of a mother. It is a sisterhood of women pouring into the souls that will be our future. It can be celebrated with so much more than flowers, brunch, and cards given with love. For me the …

Day by Day

We have been safely staying home as most of the country. I can’t say enough about how busy our home has been. Keeping Sophia safe, working from home, as well as taking care of the household has been exhausting. Yet we manage to have as many dance parties, walks in the park, and cuddle days …

Purposeful Pause

Hello! It's been a busy end of summer. I moved, started a new job, and began the back to school hustle with Sophia. Momma is tired. I did my best to get us off to a great start and work out the kinks.  I was very conscious of my limits and listened to my body …

Bold Step Forward

I’m stepping out here believing in MYSELF! A bold sentence, a big step forward for me. I knew with starting over I did not want to live a life of restrictions or in the shadows of what happened in the past. Yes, I’m starting over but I come with a lot of valuable gems for …

Keep On Moving

After the storm is a sunny day. All you need is one. When life feels a little gloomy, rest. Take your life off for a while. Easy to say it in hindsight but I am acknowledging that I do need a break every now and then. Do something away from the traditional to do list. …

Moment of TRUTH

Every parent deserves a break. I mean every parent does their best to keep their child safe, happy and cared for. Yet, when your child’s care turns into a 24-hours around the clock shifts alone its exhausting. Like new baby exhaustion, except when your time Is done watching your child you have to get up …

Mall Gladness

This weekend was another milestone for Sophia.  We went to the mall without her wheelchair. What an emotional experience it was. I feel incredibly proud of her, making her way down the foyer just holding my hand. I was aware of everything around us. I wanted to protect her from onlookers and people who walk …