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1. Read to Her All The Time

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Read to her all the time. It was the first thing that came to mind when I created the list to be the best mother I can be, and to that I think speaks volumes. To me reading is more than just words on a page. It is about finding answers within those pages. Seeking other worlds in which to escape or to immerse yourself in. When children are really young (like my daughter is) it is the cuddles on the lap as you point to each word. It is, finding a joy of learning at such a young age. I always loved reading growing up and I think that partially is because my Mema (grandma for those non-German raised people out there) was a librarian when I was young. I actually tried (and almost successfully) ran away to visit her at the library when I was about 2. (Thankfully some relatives happen to be driving by and scooped me up.) I found solace in history books dreaming of archaeological digs in every romanticized version there could be. I remember, going to the library, finding books on horses, t

Who am I? A New Realization

Who am I? It is something in my life that I have always struggled with (doesn't everyone). But now, with the birth of my daughter in December, first and foremost I am a mother. Sure, I am a wife. Yes, I love to knit and craft and bake. But none of those truly defined me before. Of course I want to be the best wife I can be (and am making big goals and micro goals to achieve that too) but for me first and foremost my priority is my daughter. E, is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have struggled my entire life with anxiety and depression. And when I say my entire life, I do mean my entire life (from at least kindergarten and beyond). She makes me want to be the best person I can be. I want to be the best mom for her and I want her to grow up having an awesome childhood. So I thought I would share my list of goals to be the best mom I can be. 1. Read to her. All. The. Time. 2. Play with her constantly. 3. Create memories. 4. Create a home, more about family time