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Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself During My First Year As a Mama

Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself During My First Year As a Mama It’s finally here. The one year marker as a mother. My son is officially turning 1 year old today. I have looked forward to this day for months! I’ve been so careful not to wish away the earlier months, leaning in to every moment, but still looking forward … Continue reading Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself During My First Year As a Mama

Becoming One: Life in the First Year of Marriage

Evelyn Duvall developed the 8 Stage Model of the Family Cycle. The first major transitional stage in the family cycle begins with marriage. Marriage can be described with so many glorious words, but a less common description of marriage is a transition. Marriage is the transitional stage where 2 people leave their family unit to develop a new family unit. In North American culture, the transition begins with a … Continue reading Becoming One: Life in the First Year of Marriage