Choose. Each day you have the opportunity to choose. Each moment is a new chance at cultivating your intention. You get to choose who you are. The person you wish to be. The human you are becoming. Each choice is a pixel in your being. When you string them together, they form who you are. […]

Connection is all about creating intentional moments where you can say yes, slow down, and savor spending time with the ones you love most. ⁣⁣Recently, my little man went to bed early which meant special time with my big kids.So instead of turning on the TV, I opted for some creativity time. I pulled out […]

Play is a language we all understand. Pause. And play. What does your play look like? One of mine is definitely art and another is taking pictures and yet another, writing what things light you up? What things bring you so much joy you feel like a child? When you do them, you are so […]

When I’m IN it – in the thick of parenting, dealing with a meltdown, tantrum, or power struggle…. in the moment…. sometimes it’s hard to remember that these big, intense behaviors are usually and almost always, actually, a sign of disconnection – a symptom of needs not being met and a child’s inability to articulate […]

I am getting some things prepped for the school year and the return of children. I have been giving a LOT of thought lately to intentions. Speaking the things we want in life. In the universe. In our micro environments. In our relationships. During our set the week meeting I am going to go over […]

#thewayweplay can be art. #artplay setting up a simple #invitation to play. A paper, covered table, some watercolor paints 🎨, water 💦, and brushes – #momplaystoo which I believe is an important part of nurturing connection. Sometimes, engaging in your own play actually piques kids curiosities and they become more excited about it simply because […]

The only thing i can control is myself. Stay in my lane. Layla tells me that’s just a “nice way of saying ‘mind your own business’”. I guess she’s right. It’s a phrase I say to them often. Stay in your lane. The only thing you can control is yourself. No matter how much you […]

Last night Lincoln woke up in the middle of the darkness and needed a snuggle. He came close, rested his head on my chest, reached around and hugged me tightly. I love you, I said. I love you too, Ma-Ma… he squeezed me closer as he said it. And then he told me my heart […]

Y’all. I opened my 10-year old’s lunch box this evening and found THIS. She packed herself lunch this morning. THIS IS WHAT IT’S ABOUT. ? in this moment I was reminded of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’m going. In this instant my life’s work – Mama May I, The Messy Open […]

Rock climbing… like life. You can only focus on one step at a time. One. Step. You don’t usually focus on where you’ve been; but, instead focus on the next right hand or foot placement to get where you want to go. Watching him navigate this wall made me reflect on my life. The next […]