motherhood

  • It’s a…

    Dena December 5, 2014

    Talk about a shock! Since M. is still unable to leave the house, I went to my twenty-week scan appointment solo. The thing is that we didn’t even think the scan was going to be such a big deal because we were convinced I was…

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  • Trees in Winter

    Dena November 25, 2014

    “I realise there’s something incredibly honest about trees in winter, how they’re experts at letting things go.” –Jeffrey McDaniel The trees are bare. The warm autumn blaze has passed. The landscape is cold and barren. Now it is up to us to make it warm…

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  • Roman’s First Haircut

    Dena September 23, 2014

    When Roman was born, he came out with a full head of blond, wet, curly ringlets. For me, that is what cemented our name choice for him. He reminded me of a handsome little Roman gladiator with those curls. From the time that I knew…

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  • Mountain Laurel and Thoughts on Faith

    Dena June 27, 2014

    “If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there your hand will lead me.” –Psalm 139 One of the hardiest plants on our little mountain is mountain laurel. Mountain laurel is a bush with gnarly, winding limbs. Even the very small mountain…

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  • Camp Roman James!

    Dena June 23, 2014

    I am so excited to finally share the details and photographs from Roman’s camp-themed first birthday party. It really was the best day. I planned and crafted for months in preparation for the big day — it was a lot of work — and it…

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  • Beautiful like me.

    Dena June 20, 2014

    Something happened when I turned thirty. I started loving myself again. In the months leading up to Roman’s first birthday, I fell apart. It was a regular self-hate fest around here. I was angry, sad, and mostly — disappointed — in myself because I had…

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  • Shine // some thoughts on balance

    Dena June 10, 2014

    The past few months have thrown me completely off balance. With spring, everything comes alive and it is beautiful. We break free from the oppressive chains of a northeast winter. Life gets busy. It’s a natural — and wonderful — cycle. But this year, it’s…

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  • 23/52

    Dena June 7, 2014

    The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 23/52 — Baby boy playing in the yard. He truly loves being outdoors. When he is outside he shines — fascinated by the vastness of nature, exploring…

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  • Let’s Put an End to Distracted Driving

    Dena June 5, 2014

    Admittedly I have been a distracted driver in the past. I’ve talked on the phone, read text messages, eaten full meals, and even applied makeup — all from behind the wheel. I’m not proud of these things, but I share them because, I know. I…

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