Tag: Joy Prompts

I’ll never forget the time my dad invited me to trace the moon with Crayola markers on the window with him. How is it that for nearly 30 years, these tiny, turquoise circles haven’t escaped my brain?How is it that something that lasted maybe six minutes has remained etched in my mind’s eye? Well, in … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Glass Canvas →

Is today a day that’s going awry?Are you so burnt out you’re too tired to cry?  Did your toddler wake up two hours too soon?Are they screaming again for that red balloon?  Well, now that whole bag of berries just spilled.And where is that third cup of coffee you filled?  Ah ha! Next to that … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Just Roll With It →

“Mommy, need help!” JeeWoo shouted.“Buddy, what are you even trying to do?” I asked.“Hang truck here!” he yelled, as he motioned to a light switch out of reach.“Oh, buddy, your truck won’t hang there.”“Mommy! Need help!”“Bud! It’s not gonna hang from there!”“Mom! Help!”“Okay, okay, I’ll try it. I’ll SHOW you how it can’t hang from … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Just Try It →

If you’re stressed, anxious, tired, cold, under the weather, or feeling any pain in your body, simply dipping your feet into warm water for 10-15 minutes will do wonders. (If you’re somehow magically alone, increase the temp, and the benefits will, too.) Not only will your toddler LOVE the impromptu invite to this aquatic adventure, … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Spontane Foot Soak →

Some days, we get home dangerously close to nap time (Like 5-10 minutes close!), and all I can think about is how hard the transition will be. Other days, we’ve got all the time in the world and JeeWoo’s just not having it. In those desperate moments, here’s something that has worked some serious magic: … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Flashlights & Whispers →