There are many ways to say I love you, and in our home, we say it through names. I never realized how full of affection language could be until I became a mother. My daughter, Isabella, answers to so many names that sometimes even she laughs trying to keep up. To me, she is Isabella,… Continue reading Baby Bella and the Language of Love
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Every Day Is My Birthday
My daughter is two years old, and every single day, she wishes me a happy birthday. “Happy birthday, Mommy!” she says with the brightest smile and sparkling eyes, as if she just woke up to a party filled with balloons, cake, and confetti. No actual birthday is happening—at least not in the traditional sense—but to… Continue reading Every Day Is My Birthday
They Won’t Ask Forever
There’s a quiet truth that settles into your heart once you become a parent—your child will not always need you the way they do right now. The tiny hands that reach for yours, the eager voices that call your name, the constant demand for your attention—it all feels endless in the moment. But it isn’t.… Continue reading They Won’t Ask Forever
When Marriage Becomes a Race to Parenthood
Marriage is a beautiful journey, a union of two people who choose to build a life together. But for many newlyweds, the joy of marriage is quickly overshadowed by an invisible weight—the relentless pressure to have children. It begins almost immediately after the wedding, sometimes even before the honeymoon ends. Relatives, friends, acquaintances, and even… Continue reading When Marriage Becomes a Race to Parenthood
The Playful Timing of Naps and Meals
As parents, we often find the quirks of our little ones to be the most amusing and entertaining moments of our day. One of the things my husband and I can’t help but laugh at is how our daughter reacts when we mention it’s time for either a nap or bedtime. It’s become a routine… Continue reading The Playful Timing of Naps and Meals
From Two to Three
When it was just my husband and me, life felt much simpler in many ways. We had the freedom to travel across Europe without any major concerns. A spontaneous trip was just a decision away. We’d decide on a destination, pack our bags, and head off to explore. Whether we were dining in cozy restaurants,… Continue reading From Two to Three
From Wanderlust to Parenthood
In 2006, our paths crossed, and what began as a beautiful love story soon turned into a lifelong journey together. By 2010, we were married, stepping into a world full of possibilities, ready to embrace whatever life had in store for us. With no immediate responsibilities tying us down, we set out to explore Europe,… Continue reading From Wanderlust to Parenthood
The February Night Our Lives Changed Forever
February had always felt like the quiet pause before spring — a month of stillness, cold air, and hidden hopes. For months, I had circled the 25th on the calendar, the date marked as the expected arrival of our little one. But deep inside, I wished for something different. I wanted her to come on… Continue reading The February Night Our Lives Changed Forever
Our Precious Little Belle
You were a birthday wish last year, a goal, a heart’s desire in 2022, and our Almighty Father made you possible. I remember the moment when I realized I wanted you, even when I had always believed that motherhood wasn’t meant for me. I thought I was too focused on my career, too busy chasing… Continue reading Our Precious Little Belle
