Francesca
In March 2011 my life changed in the most dramatic and wonderful way possible: I became a mom to my vivacious, inquisitive, sweet, fun-loving, exuberant little man. A week after my son’s birth, my husband received a job offer we could not refuse from the University of Tennessee. And so, in July 2011, we said goodbye to the life we’d created in the coastal paradise of Santa Barbara, California, and began carving out a new bit of paradise for ourselves in Knoxville. In March 2013, just over two years after the birth of our son, we welcomed our beautiful and equally amazing daughter. Together with my loving and supportive husband, my children have taught me to slow down and enjoy the moments life gives us. It is with them and thanks to them, that I feel truly happy and at peace.
Love Like an Ocean {Birth Story Series}
Before sharing my birth story (actually the stories of both of my babies’ births with you), I wanted to include a disclaimer: I had all-natural births and I thought both were awesome in their...
Milky Smiles {Feeding Your Baby Series}
Breastfeeding my children has been one of the more emotionally-driven parenting decisions I’ve made. Before my son was born, I had decided that his nourishment would come – at least for the first six...
A Twinkle in Their Eyes
I was set to write a completely different post for today, when I looked over to my beautiful 9 month old as she smiled sweetly at me. It’s a smile I’ve admired a million...
Panettone: An Italian Christmas Tradition
Si vive per mangiare, non si mangia per vivere! (Live to eat, don’t eat to live!)
I have very fond memories of my childhood spent in Italy. Some of the ones I hold closest to...
Empty the Middle
When I found out I was pregnant with my first born, I was overjoyed. Seeing that plus sign set into motion infinite feelings of love, gratitude, happiness, and worry. Yup, even though my pregnancy...