This guest post is by the talented and lovely Brittany Knott. Read more of her beautiful writing on her blog Knee Deep in Lovely. Nothing motivated me to finish the first draft of my book more than my due date. Because, really, I could have kept dragging it out. I didn’t have a publisher giving me deadlines or …
When Motherhood Doesn’t Feel Magical
It's bedtime and I am dreading it, but like everything in life I just have to deal with it and get it done. I didn't always dread bedtime. My girl used to be the best sleeper. Every since Aurelia realized how easy it was to climb out of her crib and we decided to remove …
Becoming Mom
I decided to share the story of my daughter's birth I wrote when she was a few weeks old. After all, this is a mom blog and this is about how I became a mom. Plus, she is turning 2 in 2 days and I am feeling extra sentimental. It's also a nice reminder after …
Saying No to a Full-Time Job
It’s only Tuesday and I am already tired. Mostly from a billion thoughts I can’t get out of my head. I am a little scatter-brained right now. As much as I love writing freelance, sometimes it’s hard for me to keep track of what is what. Technically, I am working contract for 5 different companies, …
Learning To Swim
My 20-month-old daughter is in a baby water safety class. It’s something I have always wanted to do, since before I even thought about getting pregnant. I saw a video of a young toddler waddling outside alone and falling into the pool. Every parent’s nightmare, right? But the toddler quickly turned on her back, floating …
Who You Shouldn’t Invite to Thanksgiving
There is a guest that creeps into your home around the holidays and loves to taunt you during your thanksgiving festivities. He is worse than your conspiracy theorist uncle. He likes to tell you that your turkey being too dry is the end of the world and that you’re a failure because this year, the cranberry …
The Stay At Home Something 