It’s nearly a month late, but I couldn’t go without thanking God for the blessing that is my first daughter, my beloved middle child, and one of my sweetest little friends. I am so lucky to be the mother of Pearl!

I took an unexpected hiatus from posting. Plans failed. My sleep began to suffer again. Once my routine went awry it seemed every other aspect of my life followed suit. It's really not that out-of-sorts for me though, is it? I often find myself in a good stride only to be derailed for a time until I set back on th…