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About:
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Hi, I’m a mom — just like many of you — figuring this all out one day at a time.
I didn’t come into motherhood with all the answers. In fact, I came in with a heart full of love and a head full of questions. And if I’m being honest, I still have more questions than answers most days. But I’ve learned that’s okay. Because parenting isn’t a test to pass. It’s a journey — often messy, unpredictable, sometimes overwhelming — but also deeply meaningful.
When I became a mother, I thought I had to get everything right. I thought I needed to follow the best advice, stick to the most researched methods, and do everything “by the book.” But very quickly, I realized that no book could fully prepare me for the real-life moments — the long nights, the first fever, the first tantrum in a crowded store, or the quiet joy of holding a tiny hand while we watch raindrops race down the window.
What changed me most wasn’t the big milestones. It was the small moments: when my child looked at me for reassurance, when they offered me a crumpled flower, or when they laughed uncontrollably at something only a toddler would find funny. It was in those little, ordinary fragments of time that I started to understand what this whole parenting thing is really about.
Now, I don’t see myself as someone who “teaches” my child. I see myself more as someone who learns beside them. I learn patience when they insist on doing things by themselves. I learn presence when I put my phone down and really watch them play. I learn humility when I make mistakes — and believe me, I make plenty — and I have to say “I’m sorry.” Parenting has stretched me, softened me, humbled me, and surprised me in ways I could never have imagined.
Over time, I’ve become more intentional about how I parent. I try to slow down. I try to listen more. I try to see the world from my child’s perspective, not just my own. I’ve become fascinated with how children learn — not through pressure or performance, but through play, curiosity, repetition, and trust. Watching my child explore and figure things out on their own has taught me that “doing nothing” is sometimes the most important work.
And somewhere along the way, I started sharing. Not because I think I’m an expert — I’m definitely not — but because I realized how powerful it is when parents open up and say, “Me too.” I’ve been helped countless times by the words and experiences of other moms who’ve walked this path before me or alongside me. Their honesty, their humor, their reflections — they’ve made me feel less alone. So now, I share too.
I share our good days and our hard ones. The things that work for us — and the things that absolutely don’t. I share activities we love, gentle routines we’ve created, ways I try to support my child’s independence while still staying close. I reflect on my parenting wins and my very real, very human struggles. I try to keep it honest, kind, and open-hearted — because I believe that vulnerability is how we connect, not just as parents, but as people.
This space — wherever you’re reading this — is not a parenting manual. It’s a conversation. It’s a journal. It’s a little corner of the internet where I can be a mom who’s still growing, still questioning, still learning. I’m here to share what I know, ask about what I don’t, and hopefully create a space where others can do the same.
If you’re someone who believes that parenting isn’t about perfection but about presence, you’re in the right place. If you’re tired of comparison and just want to feel seen, you’re not alone. If you’re navigating toddler meltdowns, sleep regressions, picky eating, or the deep existential questions that come with raising another human — I’m right there with you.
I believe in sharing, not showing off. In honesty over aesthetics. In connection over competition. In real life over curated feeds. I believe that all parents — no matter their background, style, or approach — deserve community, compassion, and support. We’re all doing the best we can with the tools we have. And when we know better, we can do better — together.
So, welcome to this little window into my world. I’m here as a mom who’s still learning, who’s still in the thick of it, and who wants to make this journey a little less lonely, one story, one insight, one moment at a time.
Thanks for being here.
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