Full Hands, Full Heart

  Spring feels different when you’re chasing around a toddler. My 18-month-old is in full explorer mode—picking up every rock, pointing at every bird, and trying her hardest to eat every grass blade she sees. It’s messy, chaotic, and honestly? Completely wonderful. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how this season mirrors my walk with God. It’s full of tiny joys, constant movement, and a whole lot of learning as I go. Some days I feel like I’m blooming, other days I feel like I’m just surviving—but even that is okay. There’s a verse that keeps coming to mind: “He has made everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). And honestly, that’s what I’m clinging to right now. The sticky hands, the interrupted naps, the early mornings—He’s in all of it. Even the chaos has beauty. I admit I don't dive into my bible nearly as much as I should, but I know the lord is with me. Everything has a purpose and a season, and God's timing is always the best.   So, if you’re in the thick ...

   Motherhood has a way of humbling us—in the best and messiest ways. Before becoming a mom, I had all these ideas about what I  wouldn’t  do. And then… I met real life. And Talullah. Here are a few things I swore off—until I didn’t. Screen Time I always knew I didn’t want my kid to be an “iPad kid”—and she’s not! But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t enjoy cartoons like any child would. Her first words, clapping, and even sighing came from watching Ms. Rachel. It turns out, screen time isn’t the problem—it’s how we  use  it. The key? Intentionality. We treat screen time like a tool, not a babysitter. We pick shows with purpose, engage with her while she watches, and use it in moderation. Introducing screen time in a healthy way looks like this: • Choosing educational and age-appropriate content • Watching together when possible • Talking about what’s on screen • Setting consistent boundaries Screens don’t raise kids—parents do. Co-Sleeping Co-s...

 I'm sitting in bed this morning, typing out a few ideas for this blog while my little one snores besides me. I've got a watered down Starbucks coffee in hand- the ice has melted, but lets me real... mom coffee is either reheated 12 times or lukewarm and half-forgotten. sadly there's no in-between. still there's something about this quiet moment that feels so special. the sun is peeking though and I'm feeling extra reflective- thinking back on those early, foggy days of motherhood and realizing how much has changed since then. we have grown, settled into our rhythm and even though some days are hard there's a beautiful strength in  looking back and seeing how far i've come, how far my husband has come and even more so how far talullah has come....

the topics are as follows Things i said i wouldnt do as a mom...but did Baby items i would actually buy again. The days that break me...but also Build me give me a topic or ask a question (enter your response below)

 

 

 what is or was best thing about pregancy for you? i really loved my bump and something about it was just so cute...that was until my bellybutton popped out lol

 

Hey, I’m May! I’m a Jesus-loving mama, a teacher, a wife, and a big fan of iced coffee (even if it’s always half-finished). I’m raising my sweet girl Talullah Eden while navigating the wild, beautiful mess of motherhood with full hands and a full heart. Here, I share honest reflections, everyday chaos, and the quiet grace that holds it all together.