The words out of my two-year-old son’s mouth. To which all the other moms in the room turned to see how I was going to handle this “situation”. I could tell some were annoyed with the statement my child made, however there is a reason my child said what he did. For two and aContinue reading “Sam, my brown friend”
Author Archives: Lacie
Kids are the dancing Joy of life
Two years have come and gone. Just like that my first baby is a toddler. Atticus broke the mold when he was born. He has taught me so much. Shown me a love I have never known, how to think outside of the box, but most of all to slow down. When Atticus was born,Continue reading “Kids are the dancing Joy of life”
Four Quarters
The older I get the more I realize how important your “circle” is. As a woman, it is hard to find other women who truly lift you up and root for you no matter what. I never understood the saying ” it is better to have four quarters than 100 pennies… until recently. Unfortunately, IContinue reading “Four Quarters”
Hair-Bows and Prayer
Being a mom is one of life’s greatest blessings. Challenging? Yes. Tiring? Yes. Rewarding? Absolutely. Everyday a new obstacle is faced and challenges presented. However, the constant rewards and love make everything worth it. I always dreamed of having children but never realized I would potentially be raising two beautiful boys. I envisioned myself beingContinue reading “Hair-Bows and Prayer”
Grandma Elaine
Sixteen years. That’s all I had. Sixteen years. That’s also how long you have been in heaven. I never thought there would be a day I would wake up and you not be here. There are so many things I wanted my Grandma to witness and take part in. I wanted her here for myContinue reading “Grandma Elaine”
Nick
July 8,2013, Nick walked into my life. From the very moment I laid eyes on him, I knew he would be different. Little did I know one plane ride would change the rest of my life. He was tall, dark, handsome, and had a smile that would make your knees weak. The almost too goodContinue reading “Nick”
Dear Thirty…
For years people would tell me how much they dreaded turning thirty. There was so much negative energy with this milestone birthday that I actually started to tell myself how bad it was going to be. The closer it got I realized, thirty, it is just another number. Yes, I would be a year olderContinue reading “Dear Thirty…”
Let’s Talk Teething
As a mother of a seven month old, I understand the words teething and no sleep. I also understand how they correlate. Many people have asked me what I do for Atticus when it comes to help while teething. Below I have outlined five ways to help a teething infant. Infant Tylenol. I know. IContinue reading “Let’s Talk Teething”
Only by giving are you able to receive more
While having my morning coffee, I realized the holiday season can mean so many things to different people. As I was watching Atticus play and laugh, I took a moment to thank God for answering my prayers to become a mother and for the blessings He has given me. Being a mother has been the best gift I haveContinue reading “Only by giving are you able to receive more”
Every Moment Matters
A few weeks back, I visited home. There is nothing better than sweet tea, southern accents, and a hug from momma. I love everything about the south; the smell, the scenery, the hospitality, but most of the all the people I get to see. Moving away four years ago taught me to be thankful forContinue reading “Every Moment Matters”
Lacie 