Stephanie Gillian
For Those Without a Mom, While Being a Mom
I'm laying here next to my daughter (she won't fall asleep unless I do) scrolling through Facebook and this picture comes up with the caption, "It's a joy to watch my daughter being an...
I Never Thought I’d Get Here
"I never thought I'd get here."
"This will never get easier."
"I never gave it a chance."
I remember thinking these things not so long ago. So I just want to start by saying (typing) to...
Yes, Mama, Your Worries are Valid
As mamas of the world, I think we can all agree that every day we worry about our kids. There are seasons of specific types of worrying. For instance, at the newborn stage it's...
Finding My Identity Mid-Life
I think it's safe to say that most of us go through a period when we just lose ourselves. More specifically though, women can lose themselves after having a baby. Or two... or three....
Tutu School :: What Ballerina Dreams Are Made Of
Did you ever dream about being a ballerina when you were a young girl? I can still remember daydreaming about pretty pink leotards, tutus, ballet shoes, and twirling around on tip-toes when I was...
How to Stay Grounded During Holiday Chaos {and Throughout the Year}
What a magical time of year we are currently living (surviving?) through. Just kidding ... although it certainly feels like we are doing our best to make it from day to day sometimes.
Regardless, there's...
In an Instant, You No Longer Have a Baby
I've found myself accustomed to this new stage of life. The stage when your sweet and adorable baby boy runs off at the playground to make friends and play. He runs back to you...
Once I Started Relating Myself to My Kids…
Parenting is tough. It never ends and each phase is easier, yet even more difficult than the previous stage of life. We all stress about whether we're doing it right or scarring our children...
I Love You, But Please Don’t Touch Me
So you're probably wondering what this could possibly be about, right? Well, if you're anything like me, then you've experienced this more than you can count on both hands. You know those days when...
Breaking up Is Hard to Do :: Walking Away From a Toxic Friendship
It's hard enough as a teenager to "break-up" with a boyfriend/girlfriend, but when you're in your thirties? And what if it's a friendship that is ending? Devastating is the best word to describe how...
#momfails are My Life and My Biggest Blessings
Do you ever have those moments when you just feel like a total failure?!?
It happens to the best of us, so please don't be so hard on yourself. My most recent #momfail moment has...
How I Stopped Stressing Over Birthday Party Planning
It's that time again, another year - another birthday. What theme will it be? Who will we invite? What is the budget? Where will we have it? What kind of cake should I get?
All...