Monday Musings {A Recovering Workaholic}

While driving back from a doula client meeting this Sunday, I sat ensconced in my own thoughts, Rachel Hollis' voice reading "Girl, Wash Your Face" aloud, and a heart that kept pointing fingers at back at myself. You see, Rachel discussed her own fears and failings and she bandied about the term "workaholic". She's "recovering"...

Where Wellness, Finances & Family Meet {A New Journey}

Since I left my full time position as practice manager at Baby+Co Birth Center, my husband and family have been encouraging me to write more. They know it is an outlet for me, and one day I dream of being the writer who lives by the sea, drinking tea and crafting novels without a care...

Not In Our Early 20s Anymore {Brutally Honest Confessions}

One of the newest hashtags that David and I bandy about on a regular basis these days is "#notinourearly20sanymore." This could be used to aptly describe how exhausted we are by 8:30 pm. Or how we have both needed sudden and extensive (and expensive) dental work this summer. Or perhaps how my annual exam revealed...

After a long silence {5 Month Update & A Career Change}

Her blue eyes match the color of the evening sky, as I spin wildly, holding her above my head. She laughs, as I continue to spin and dance, marveling at the way the fading clouds capture the joy of my daughter's baby grin. We snuggle and run toward her Daddy across the park's green grass....

On the Topic of Working Moms {Part I}…

I went back to work when Abby was 5 weeks old. It was brutal. Physically. Emotionally. Mentally. And, I only needed to work for two weeks to polish off the 2013-2014 school year. As a teacher, I knew summer was just around the corner and that I would have 8-10 blissful weeks with my baby...

On a Slightly Different Note {Week 27 in Honor of an Angel}

Yes, this Friday I am 27 weeks pregnant and officially in my third trimester. Yes, I feel Abby kick and roll and love life in stronger and more powerful ways as the days go by. Yes, our unexpected medical bills for November and December jumped to OVER $2,000 by the time it was all said and...

The Week You Fall Apart {Week 25 Confessions}

I don't know if there is a week of pregnancy that one's baby app on their phone should alert them (and their husband) that the week of meltdown has arrived. "Be prepared for a wild spectrum of emotions, worries, and joys. Be prepared to come unglued." If there isn't such an update, then there should...

Finally Surrendered {Not.Even.Close}

One would think that after the past years of struggle, I would now find myself surrendered to God's will. One would imagine that after 14 positive pregnancy tests, I would finally say "Yes, Lord" and rejoice in His clear provision. One would be wrong. At least about this daughter of Sarah. Along with the leg...

Smoothies and Seventh Graders {Two new loves}

Spinach, banana, strawberry, fresh ginger, chia seeds, rice protein powder, and coconut milk... Banana, apple, almond milk, almonds, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, almond extract, raw oats, and yogurt... Kale, blueberries, rasberries, chia seeds, rice protein powder, and almond milk... These are some of my favorite smoothie combinations the past couple weeks. Spinach Thai Cocunut. Apple Banana...

A dawning death {For my Grandpa Bill}

In the wee hours of the morning on Friday, April 26, my incredible Grandfather was welcomed through Heaven's gates. I imagine him standing there with a background of white as a slightly younger version of himself. His head is balding, but his hair is still tinted dark brown. His beard is bushy, and his stance...