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Hunger Pangs
You’re crying again. It’s piercing. I try to take deep breaths but my lungs must be punctured because I can’t seem to get any in. It’s visceral and I feel afraid. Like there are needles inside my body poking out through…
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Staring
I wonder if you can feel me staring. If it feels intrusive or makes you insecure Like I feel when people stare at me. But then I remember you don’t know those feelings yet. My stare is no different than the…
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To My Daughter, on Two Years Eve
Hi Baby Girl, Tomorrow – you turn 2. I know I’m going to have to accept that you aren’t a baby anymore. I see how hard you are working to be the best BIG sister. How proud you are to be…
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Beautiful
I feel pretty occasionally. Not very often, but I have my moments. My husband calls me beautiful. I smile and love him for it but often wonder how I got so lucky to find a guy with special rose-colored Lainey glasses…
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10 Tips for Co-Parenting
I didn’t plan on becoming an unofficial expert in co-parenting. But looking back, it can almost seem like my life was demanding it. My life has included a wide range of experiences that allowed me to bear witness to healthy and…
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Mid-Week Love Boost: Co-Parenting
Being a new parent is exciting but terrifying. Being a new Co-Parent adds layers to that. We don’t know what we don’t know and there are no assurances for how things are going to go. We all need a village. In…
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Theme of the Week: Co-Parenting
Do you agree that Co-Parenting (or lack of) is a super messy subject? How do we do better for our kids? This week I will share thoughts, ideas, and stories about co-parenting on the blog and social media. Like this post…
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MidWeek Love Boost: Transitions
My dose of love for MidWeek Love Boost goes out to my dear sister-in-law this week. As far as transitions go: this girl takes the cake. A consequence of being brave enough to chase your dreams, strong enough follow your heart…
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Temporary
Your laugh made me cry today. You were standing on your little trampoline bouncing and giggling. Your face was lit up with delightas bright as the actual sun.
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Mid-Week Love Boost
In honor of Marriage week, my first ever “Mid-Week Love Boost” dose goes out to: Surprise! My husband! Dear Husband, Your Tee Time is @1:10pm on Saturday. I love you 💜 Thank You for believing in me. Love, Your uncomfortably pregnant,…
