Mama MandalenaDec 16, 20201 minSoaking in Those Quiet MomentsThe stillness of my child as she sleeps, matching the calm from the snowy blanket on the land. As the external quiets, I’m able to tune...
Mama MandalenaDec 2, 20201 minEmpowering ChoicesBlueberries or bananas? Would you like to walk, or have me carry you? This shirt or that one? “That one” she delightedly exclaims as she...
Mama MandalenaNov 5, 20205 minAnother New Phase of DevelopmentOnce again, Anaiya has hit a new phase of development. I notice there’s an adjustment period to these shifts as more independence is...
Mama MandalenaOct 12, 20203 minAnaiya Turns One and a Half!Anaiya just turned one and a half. In baby age this feels significant. She’s shifted into 18 month old clothes and shoes. But beyond the...