by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 19, 2023 | motherhood
I still see the ghost of the toddler whose smile was so wide, running through the pumpkin patch. Bright orange adorning the field and sweatshirt weather are two of my favorite things in fall. Making fall family memories as my children grow older is different. Now the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 7, 2023 | motherhood, motivation
My only thought when we brought our first baby home from the hospital was I had to make being a stay-at-home mom work. Holding my baby in my arms I felt the weight of motherhood, but also the sure sense that it was my job to take the best care of him that I possibly...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 20, 2023 | motherhood
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure for more info. Every October is a reminder of what I lost. I know miscarriage is not the same as going through infertility, but there is an overlap of emotions. When you can’t get pregnant,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 12, 2023 | motherhood
Preserving the memories of our loved ones and the stories that make up our family history is an important task. It can bring us joy and meaning. These stories and memories help us understand who we are and where we come from. They can provide a sense of belonging and...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 2, 2022 | motherhood
We just hosted all four grandparents at our house for a week. When you have kids at home, there may not be large windows of time during your week to prep for the holidays. This time I approached the visit with less stress. I have learned how to manage stress...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 7, 2022 | motherhood
So many women have motherhood in common. Yet, we often complete the work of being a mom alone most of the time. We carry our babies until birth. We raise them to be good humans. Many moms are parenting in tandem with dads, but not everyone has a good motherhood...