Project 52{11}

52{11}

Motherhood is:

research

Don knew so much before Kenzie was born.  So much more than I did. At the time, people would tell me, "he is the most educated soon-to-be dad I have ever met." But now that we have Kenzie, I have read and researched, so I am current on the latest research when it comes to natural parenting, nutrition, and health...among other things.  

One thing that has stood out on my blogs and groups include the benefits of Baltic Amber.  When baltic amber is worn on the skin, the skin's warmth releases trace amounts of healing oils from the amber. These oils contain succinic acid and are absorbed into the skin.  The benefits to babies? The succinic acid has analgesic properties that takes the edge off of teething pain.  So instead of going through bottles of ibuprofen, I wanted to try this natural pain relief remedy.   

While Don is a bit sceptic, I have read nothing but positive testimonials on its effects.  Not to mention she looks so darn cute!  

Note:  She doesn't wear it at night or at naptimes, unless I wrap it around her ankle, and under a sock. 

Project 52{10}

52 {10}

motherhood is:

changes

Like these now pruney, tiny toes, motherhood has also brought about changes.

Changes in emotions, relationships, priorities, and schedules...among other things 

I cry SO easily. I LOVE our little family more and more with each day, memory, and smile.   

Making a mess with Kenzie trumps the dishes in the sink and the clothes in the dryer.

And we always schedule everything around Kenzie.  

Change is not always a bad thing.  Changing into a mother is defiantly a  life-changer but one I embrace and love more than anything!

Walk this Way

Speaking of milestones...take a look at this!  

I was so glad Donny came home from work early today to catch this. 

Project 52{9}

52{9}

motherhood is:

milestones

Milestones come with laughter, proudness, and sometimes tears.

While it is recommended that babies start to transition off of the 

bottle at one year, we were nervous because we knew Kenzie wasn't getting her daily recommended amount of milk.  

But after a lot of research as well as a baby that is eating us under the table, we figured the love for milk will come, and

it was time to pack away the bottles.

While I'll completely miss snuggling up with her, and the

occasional sleeping on me after falling asleep with her bottle..

this milestone brings along transitions.  

Day 2 and she has got it!  

Project 52{8}

52{8}

motherhood is:

resourceful

Even if the simple tricks, give you 5 or 10 

"uninterrupted" minutes, you try them.  

Working from home, is getting harder and harder 

even more so this week, since Kenz has her 1st ear infection.  

So to keep this lady happy and content 

we pulled out all

stops...and played in a box.  

Project 52{7}

52{7}

motherhood is:

exhausting

My angel baby has become a little sassy lately.

Whether it has been her growing into a toddler, new teeth, 

or missing her "milk" (her bottle),

we've had a few naptime struggles, 1:30am play sessions, 

and a few tantrums.  

But one thing that I LOVE about Kenzie is the way she

sleeps. I just wanna let her sleep on my chest

like she did when she was itty bitty.  

Project 52{6}

52{6}

motherhood is:
surprising

Surprising that the moment she was layed on my chest, 

it was if the world stopped.  

I knew it was going to be a love like no other.  But I never knew

how much my heart could swell with love, and just when

I think it could burst, she stuffs it further.

No one can ever explain what that love feels like.  

But in that moment when she stared back at me 

with those squinty deep blue eyes, I knew the

meaning of love, would never be the same.