On the afternoon of my daughter’s second birthday, we met my friend and her son at the local children’s museum. As soon as we walked inside, my daughter’s little chin began to quiver and she turned to me and asked to go home. Her voice cracked when she spoke and I could see tears in… [Read More]
Archives for March 2015
Fill Your Bucket: Breathing to Find Balance
Last week, BonBon Break published my original essay called “Breathing to Find Balance in Motherhood.” This piece was one of fifteen selected for their March theme, “Fill Your Bucket.” I was thrilled to have my writing chosen. When I set out to write my post in response to BonBon Break’s call for submissions, I initially planned… [Read More]
My daughter, my heart.
When I ask my daughter where the most important part of her body is, she always has the same answer. “Heart, on inside,” she says while lifting up her shirt and trying to convey to me that her heart beats inside her chest. She points out her stuffed animals’ hearts me to as well. “Ba-boom,… [Read More]
Tethered
This article initially appeared on Mamalode and is reprinted here with permission. I have been a huge fan of this site for years and was honored to have the publish this piece, which is one of my favorites. There are times when I miss my life before my daughter was born. I miss the… [Read More]
A letter to my daughter on her 2nd birthday
Dear Emma: I can’t believe you are turning two today. These are my wishes for you as you continue to grow up and become your own woman in this magnificent world. May you always be so proud of your body – pointing out your beautiful belly and happy to see your reflection in the mirror…. [Read More]