1. I actually allowed my preschooler to take a snapshot of me almost 33 weeks pregnant (I unfortunately have very few photos of me pregnant because I tend to hide from the camera during this time). This may not seem like a success at all, but for someone with my body angst history it’s aRead the whole post >>
Small Successes 4
1. I’ve exercised every day this week. I’m not talking maniacal elliptical training or marathon sweat sessions. I’ve simply moved my body for at least 30 minutes and each time I’ve felt thankful for its response to the physical activity. Exercise reminds me of all that I’m capable of – even as a tired, 8-monthRead the whole post >>
Small Success (Vol. 3)
1. The girls made their first gift for the new baby (I’m almost 31 weeks now!). Their medium? Fabric markers on white onesies. The Preschooler’s Designs The Toddler’s Design 2. We usually make sugar cookies for Valentine’s Day, but Madeline really wanted to make brownies (her daddy’s favorite). To keep the “love” theme, I addedRead the whole post >>
Small Successess (Vol. 2)
This has been one of those weeks where I’ve really had to focus on my small – make that minuscule – successes. Otherwise, I’d feel like a complete failure. But enough of this self-flagellation. I’m supposed to celebrating my triumphs! 1. After getting less than four hours of sleep on Tuesday evening, I was ableRead the whole post >>
This Week’s Small Successes
Because I’m completely brain dead, suffering from a bad case of writer’s block, and most of all, because I think it’s important for moms to celebrate their (and/or their kids’) small triumphs, I’m sharing some of my brighter mom moments this week. 1. I took a one-hour nap on Wednesday. A real nap where IRead the whole post >>