Winter is nearly 14-months-old now. I’ve heard that once a baby turns a year old things get "easier". While Winter is becoming more independent, has always been a joy to be around and is beginning to develop quite the personality, I don't know if the word "easier" really rings true for my family right now. I am having to do a lot of cognitive re-framing and instead of wishing or waiting for it to get "easier", I am hoping to and working on finding vitality and resilience when faced with the stress of being a parent.
Read MorePerry and I just celebrated our two-year wedding anniversary. Around this time two years ago, I was graduating from my higher degree program, working into the wee hours of the night making wedding decorations and still unpacking the house we bought a month prior. I remember feeling so lucky to have met my person (and I still do!).
Read MoreI can't believe two years ago today, Perry and I were watching the weather report on our wedding day which said, "Severe weather warning!" The rain let up just long enough for us to exchange our vows outside. Watching our wedding video and looking at our pictures today made me so grateful. It's been a wild ride and I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.
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