by Shawna | Feb 11, 2022 | THE SON
As Asher gets older the age suggestion on toys means less. At this point, I trust my instincts more than that 3+ sign on a toy. Partially because with his imagination he can play with a toy intended for a baby for hours and ones that are for his age range and older he...
by Shawna | Feb 5, 2022 | THE SON
Creating a routine as an adult is already a struggle, so trying to get Asher on a routine adds another layer. My routine has to start before his, or I end up trying to be superwoman and doing it at the same time. The thought is nice in theory, but to execute...
by Shawna | Jan 7, 2022 | THE SON
I was born premature; what’s your superpower? Three years on this journey of watching this little one grow. While there are many milestones we’ve celebrated, from the NICU to coming home, the title premature still lingers. I often wonder, when does...
by Shawna | Nov 13, 2021 | THE SON
The park is one of the best free compromises that Asher and I enjoy. He gets to play, and mommy gets to walk. When we are feeling really adventurous, we venture outside of our neighborhood playground. Figuring out the lay of the new land, Asher hits the ground running...
by Shawna | Nov 5, 2021 | THE SON
TAKE 1, 2 & 3! This is a whole thing. We have taken a few breaks since this rollercoaster started, and I will be honest, it was more mommy who needed the break. I’ve watched a million potty training videos. I got the potty, underwear, a few books, and...
by Shawna | Oct 18, 2021 | LOVE
** SINGING ** These are a few of my favorite things, Watching the leaves change color and fall to the ground, then hearing them crunch beneath my feet on my morning walks lets me know, the time has come. Hello Fall! As the seasons change, I’m overfilled with...
by Shawna | Oct 13, 2021 | FAITH
The shadow that follows me is growing dim.Always having something bigger around me to cover up and hide behindFrom a job to a relationship and now my sonDreams and desires have been buried deep within my heartThe dust has settled, and the cobwebs have made a home of...
by Shawna | Oct 13, 2021 | FAITH
A word that has become a big part of my vocabulary for almost 3 years now. Growing up, therapy wasn’t spoken about, so I declined when it was presented to me. Often told, “take your problems to God,” I viewed therapy as if I were saying, “God...
by Shawna | Aug 17, 2021 | THE SON
We are currently in the full-blown toddler phase, which feels like a never-ending rollercoaster. It continues to bring out so many different emotions in me. I have been awakened at times and found myself asking my son, “whose child is this?” He goes from...
by Shawna | Feb 25, 2021 | THE SON
We have been very blessed with meeting a lot of developmental milestones with Asher being born at 26 weeks. However, there are a few things we are working on that aren’t tied to him being premature. For example, him being just being a toddler and FEEDING! I’ve found...
