Posts Tagged by motherhood
35 Things About Me on My 35th Birthday!
| December 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, General, Inspirations |
Yep two birthdays right in a row. I made sure last year to walk my baby out before it was the 6th of December because no mom should have to share her birthday, let alone their child. I thought it might be fun to tell you 35 things about me, as a way to get to know me a bit better. Jimmy Carter was President the year I was born.… more
My Precious Ayla Turns One
| December 5, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Inspirations, Kid's Corner |
My precious Ayla what a gift you are to your mommy and daddy. To watch you grow from a small babe to a beautiful little girl toddling all around. Your birth was peaceful and spiritual a moment in time that has forever transformed your mom. Your smile lights up the room and your hair a conversation piece where ever we go. Your brother and sister love you so much and… more
5 Minute Challenge: I AM ______?
| October 4, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General, Inspirations |
Yesterday I read a blog post from You Know It Happens at Your House Too she and According to Mags challenged bloggers and anyone to take 5 minutes and write unedited, with no stops who you are. I read hers and then several she shared on her Facebook wall and it hit me that I needed to join the challenge. Not to share it to the world, but to… more
Special Bedtime Moments: Photo-Canvas (Review)
| October 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Inspirations, Product Reviews |
One of my favorite times of the day is bedtime. I love the singing, the dancing, the cuddles and the books read to my children. I love those magical moments spent with my three precious babies. A few months ago my husband worked late and I had the pleasure of doing our bedtime routine by myself. My children were super hyper that night and full of giggles. I lay my… more
I Got Fired!
| August 20, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General, Inspirations |
I have never been fired by anyone or from anything in my life until this past month. A few weeks ago, I received a letter in the mail from my older two children’s pediatrician. In the letter it stated if I did not bring my children up to date in their vaccinations and start vaccinating on The Maryland Healthy Kids Program Schedule they would no longer take care of my… more
My Home Birth Story
| August 15, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby |
December fourth was a Sunday and I slept in until almost noon and woke up feeling large like an elephant waddling side to side. I was ready to be done, but my baby girl seemed to love her little home. As I neared my fortieth week of pregnancy, I switched last minute from a hospital to a home birth. You can read about my last minute change of plans here. Several weeks… more
8 Tips for a Healthy Postpartum Recovery
| July 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby |
Postpartum recovery is an important topic to me, especially after having three babies and my last as a home birth. I love Emily a natural and frugally green blogger over at Liverenewed and when she asked for posts during her postpartum recovery I happily wrote 8 Tips for a Healthy Postpartum Recovery. Here are Three of the Eight Tips from the post: Raw honey Raw Honey is a must… more
My Journey to Home Birth – How To Find a Home Birth Midwife
| June 20, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby |
When I got pregnant with my second child, my daughter Keira, I wanted a home birth, but did not know where to look or to whom I could go. My insurance did not cover home birth and I ended up having a second hospital birth. When I found out I was pregnant with my third child I dreamed again of a home birth, but never looked into it seriously because… more
Happy Mother’s Day
| May 13, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you all had a fabulous day with your families and were blessed. My husband is out of town, but I still got up with my kids and celebrated my motherhood. I took my kids to Denny’s and then we did some summer shoe shopping and playing at a playground area for a couple of hours. Love, Amee more
50 Fab and Fun Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
| May 7, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, General |
Mothers are the bedrock of our society, it is their love and constant care that make the world go round and round. Mothers are selfless and give even when exhausted because they love and cherish you. Take time this Mother’s Day to make your mother feel loved and appreciated. Here are fifty ways to bring a smile to your Mother’s heart whether you are grown or still at home.… more
Five Ways to Date Your Kids
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
With a new baby sister in the house, spending quality time with my children is important. Mommy and son or daughter dates are one way I make quality time for my children. I feel it is important to spend one on one time with your children. It builds a connection between you and your child, and creates feelings of security, love and self-worth. Many times as parents we become wrapped… more
A Glutton for Punishment
| February 23, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Do you ever bite off more than you can chew? I tend to do this a lot in my life. I guess I am a glutton for punishment. I pride myself on being an individual who can do it all and without help. This is a downfall of mine at times, but I love the feeling of accomplishing a goal by myself. As a mother of three, with the youngest a… more
Thank God for Guardian Angels
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby, Family, Inspirations |
I started my day like any other with cleaning, cooking, laundry, cuddling and playing with my three children. That morning my world froze in a moment of time: thank God for guardian angels. My nine week old baby girl Ayla is very strong, and I went to get our Bumbo chair for her in my bedroom upstairs. I laid her on the chaise lounge part of our sage green… more
The Love of a Grandmother
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
As a child I looked forward to visits with both of my grandparents, but I especially loved to spend time with my grandmothers. The love of a grandmother was the best. My father’s mother, Grandma Hamilton, lived in California on an 80 acre cattle ranch nestled within the orchards of the San Joaquin Valley. There were many hot lazy days when I swam in their man-made lake with my cousins,… more
The Game of Consistency
| January 30, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting I find especially challenging is consistency, but it also is critical to success as a parent. Even… more
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