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Thank you Bona for sponsoring this post, all opinions expressed are my own. One year in our new home, hardwood floors as good as new We’ve lived in our house for…
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Thank you the Cromwell for sponsoring this awesome trip Las Vegas: Our first kid-free getaway We spent the weekend in Las Vegas and it was amazing. Willy and I had actually…
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Pre-Order Eileen Lamb ‘s book, All Across the Spectrum here Letting go and moving on One of the things I struggle with the most is forming and maintaining relationships. This is…
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This post has been sponsored by Wealthfront. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own. Can we afford a high-end college? When I lived in France, I was lucky…
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Get Eileen Lamb ‘s book, All Across the Spectrum here Dear strong woman, I see the pain behind your smile. I know the tears you cry every night in the comfort…
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I’ve got the travel blues Reality slapped me in the face when we came home. It’s been hard to re-adjust. I allowed myself to feel happiness during our trip, knowing that…
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This post has been sponsored by Wealthfront. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own. Planning for your children’s future Jude has been so much fun to be around…
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The ultimate gift guide Can y’all believe how quick this year’s gone by? I can’t. If you’re a late shopper like me, let me help you to make the people in…
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This post was sponsored by Nature’s Way. All opinions expressed are my own. Get merry! Holidays are approaching, but with the cheer also comes the keep-my-immune-system-strong season. I never feared it…
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Instagram isn’t a great place if you struggle with insecurity. It’s hard to feel self-confident when all you see are people’s highlight reels. I feel guilty posting happy couple photos because…
![Jude’s been having a lot of anxiety lately. He told Willy and I, with tears in his eyes, that he doesn’t like school because he misses us when he’s there. He’s been asking for hugs and affection even more so than usual. He’s also asked us if Charlie loves him even though he doesn’t say it and if we still love him when he makes bad choices... I can relate so much to his needs and worries. I’m thankful he’s expressing himself so well so I can give him the reassurance he needs but also kinda sad he’s overthinking so much at just 4.
I can’t help but worry that being so soft will make Jude vulnerable as he gets older because we live in a world that shames sensitive boys. The expectation is that boys have to be strong. I wish for people to realize that feeling deeply has nothing to do with not being strong. Feeling deeply in a world where vulnerability is considered a sign of weakness shows strength. It takes courage to be yourself, to allow yourself whatever it is you need to feel in that moment. Of course, Jude doesn’t have that level of thought yet. He feels deeply because that’s who he is and he doesn’t have the protective reaction from these emotions yet. But instead of encouraging him to not get so overwhelmed by his strong emotions, I encourage him to focus on his feelings and express them. I don’t want Jude to “toughen up” and bottle up all his emotions. I did that for too long because this is what I was taught as a child. I don’t want Jude to harden because the world expects him to. I do hope people will treat his fragile heart with kindness. All the love he gives so selflessly, he deserves to come back at him like a boomerang
[My book is being released tomorrow and I don’t think I have fully realized what it means yet 😳]](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/4e46bbdda6f033e07282513cb4fd9c81/5DD33793/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.180.1440.1440/s320x320/66652712_489232684984713_1591966773832259102_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "Jude’s been having a lot of anxiety lately. He told Willy and I, with tears in his eyes, that he doesn’t like school because he misses us when he’s there. He’s been asking for hugs and affection even more so than usual. He’s also asked us if Charlie loves him even though he doesn’t say it and if we still love him when he makes bad choices... I can relate so much to his needs and worries. I’m thankful he’s expressing himself so well so I can give him the reassurance he needs but also kinda sad he’s overthinking so much at just 4.
I can’t help but worry that being so soft will make Jude vulnerable as he gets older because we live in a world that shames sensitive boys. The expectation is that boys have to be strong. I wish for people to realize that feeling deeply has nothing to do with not being strong. Feeling deeply in a world where vulnerability is considered a sign of weakness shows strength. It takes courage to be yourself, to allow yourself whatever it is you need to feel in that moment. Of course, Jude doesn’t have that level of thought yet. He feels deeply because that’s who he is and he doesn’t have the protective reaction from these emotions yet. But instead of encouraging him to not get so overwhelmed by his strong emotions, I encourage him to focus on his feelings and express them. I don’t want Jude to “toughen up” and bottle up all his emotions. I did that for too long because this is what I was taught as a child. I don’t want Jude to harden because the world expects him to. I do hope people will treat his fragile heart with kindness. All the love he gives so selflessly, he deserves to come back at him like a boomerang
[My book is being released tomorrow and I don’t think I have fully realized what it means yet 😳]")
