Bedtime in the Bell home is always an event. Typically Taylor and I divide and conquer, one handling Annie’s routine – potty, brush teeth, book, prayer and one verse of “Jesus Loves Me” – and the other Ollie’s – milk, rock for two-ish minutes, and place in crib with his three pacis. I treasure bedtime, [...]
Hi friends! This is a wacky season for our world living through a pandemic but I am so thankful to be the proud mama of two healthy children who have kept us grounded on what's most important this year. It's wild to think Ollie is inching closer to two years old - where does the [...]
Four years ago my idea of a perfect summer day was sleeping in, brunch somewhere trendy and the rest of my waking hours spent reading a good book relaxing by the pool with my husband. Ah, that was the dream. Until we had kids. Summer days with our three-year-old daughter, Annie, and 18-month-old son, Ollie, [...]
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and unlike most years, there are no cutesy crafts your little darlings will be making at school to gift mama on the big day. Running out to a store last minute is a little more doable but still comes with its own restrictions and masks thanks to our nemesis, COVID-19. [...]
As a nation I think we all agree this has been a rough few weeks. I’ve been able to maintain an optimistic outlook for the most part in the midst of this crisis, focusing on what I can control (work, meals, caring for my little family, staying connected to friends) and expressing gratitude daily. It’s [...]
