My first page is one I’ve been thinking about lately, with not feeling well I’ve been really ashamed at what a poor mommy I’ve been. I know I’m not feeling well, and I’m trying and all that, but the guilt is still there pretty thick. This page is a mini form of “therapy” to try to get it out there.

Here is yet another thing for a mommy to be feeling proud of. My oldest son is developing a work ethic and learning how to WRITE. Here he is doing his little ritual of his “writing briefcase” homework. Man this little guy is growing up!

Credits: This is a fun Paper Pack I got at Scrap Artist by Lisa Cohen called “My Boy” Journaling Notebook paper, and Woven Alpha Tags, are from Dani Mogstad. Paper Clip Alpha is from Robin Carlston and Twill is from a double up kit with Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle called “Oh Noes”. Font is Kindergarden.

I hope you notice a little bit of a theme here. I’ve really been challenging myself to make pages with meaning and heart instead of only art. I want my pages to SHINE, but I also really want to get back the the heart of it all, remembering that this is about my family, and remembering my kid, myself, my husband and our family – and creating something of value to pass down. Here is to everything that our lives are made of, and cherishing, documenting, and remembering forever the little glories that are My Kids.