I have so much to learn about being a joyful servant, especially for my family. Becoming a mother has certainly brought that to my attention. Changing diapers at 2am, scrubbing toilets, giving up sleeping more than two hours at a time, and fighting aisle traffic at the grocery store...None of these ... Read More about Do not grow weary of doing good
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Maya Mama
Here's a picture of me and Gabriel hanging out in our Maya wrap. Many thanks to Matt and Lucy Coles for giving us such a great gift! Gabriel loves bumming around the house with Mom in the Maya. Today, we checked email, cleaned the kitchen and bathrooms, folded a little laundry and waltzed! ... Read More about Maya Mama
Feeling a little glamorous again
We went to the Booz-Allen Holiday Party on Saturday night, and we had a great time! Yes, we left sick little Gabriel with a good friend. and yes, I feel guilty. :) I got to glam it up for the first time in a long time, and it felt pretty nice! Only one dress I own fits me right now, though. My new ... Read More about Feeling a little glamorous again
Photo shoot
Gabriel had his very own photo shoot at home this morning with fantastic local photographer Jaycee Mills. We had a blast! Jaycee was absolutely fantastic and I can't praise her enough! I promise to post pictures as soon as we get them back. ... Read More about Photo shoot
One gorgeous baby boy!
Flirting with boys
When I married my husband (well, technically, when I started dating him :), I gave up flirting with boys. Poor Michael. I've got a new man in my life now and I just can't help but flirt my heart out with him! I smile and bat my eyes at Gabriel. I hug and kiss him all the time. I let him ... Read More about Flirting with boys
My New Mommy Craving: Bath-and-a-Book
Since becoming a mom I have a renewed craving for that elusive pleasure of life: a Bath-and-a-Book. Folks, they don't sell these at Babies 'R Us! Too bad the hot water in my apartment runs out so quickly. I get three inches of hot water heaven before the faucet starts running cold! :( Ah, ... Read More about My New Mommy Craving: Bath-and-a-Book
Snow bear baby
Confessions of a new mom, part I
It's time for me to be completely honest, faithful readers. For lack of a more elegant description, motherhood is seriously kicking my butt. I believe am currently suffering from an exhausting mixture of classic Baby Blues, entirely too much holiday company, a ... Read More about Confessions of a new mom, part I