Celeste
Celeste is a mother, wife, and photographer who describes herself a student of life. She has a deep love for world travel, books, and photos. Being an avid reader led her to the more tedious outlet of writing, especially after the life change of becoming a mom. Celeste studied Holisitic Nutrition and Psychology at Indiana University. She enjoys a healthy lifestyle and takes a holistic approach to raising her 4-year-old son, Memphis. After living in both London and Austin, she moved back home to Indiana to raise her son near his tribe and Midwestern values. She now works as a photographer here, capturing natural light lifestyle photos with an emphasis on children and the magic of being little.
Can We Please Stop Sick-Shaming Parents?
I'm sitting here trying to write this between hacking cough sessions and trips to check on my son and husband. You guessed it, we...
A Mom’s Guide to Surviving Childhood Surgery
I am no doctor.
But I am a mama and I have experienced childhood surgery first hand. I can't tell you how to parent, and...
In Defense of #boymom
I want to begin by saying that I believe in my heart of all hearts that a strive for gender equality must be a...
Patience: The Double Standard of Parenting
Several times a day I want to scream at the very top of my lungs for my son to please just BE PATIENT. At...
One Foot in the Ether: My Toddler’s Journey to Faith
My husband and I aren't particularly religious. We don't go to church and we rarely refer to God in our home. If anything, we...
Santa Stays: Why We’re Sticking With Santa Until Santa Doesn’t Stick
I've read at least three blogs today about telling kids the truth about Santa. Apparently one of the latest parenting trends is to boycott...
Estranged From My Mother: The Ultimate Catch 22
When I showed my four year old this photo of me and my mom, I asked him who the baby was. His response, albeit...
To The ER Surgeon That Saved My Son’s Life
Thank you for already knowing that we followed our son's original surgeons post-op orders to a tee, and then some. Thank you for knowing...
My Son’s Experience With a Mom Bully a.k.a. “Mully”
I need to begin by saying no, I don't think my child is perfect. He's four years old and he has good days and...
Good Husbands: Just Luck of the Draw?
Unlike our children, whose spirits and personalities are gifted to us via very little say of our own, we have a great deal of control over...
Childhood Unsupervised: A Thing of The Past?
Motherhood used to involve currently-ludicrous concepts like letting your children play outside unsupervised or walk to school alone. This gave mom and kids a...
“What Have I Done?” :: The Trials of Early Motherhood
"What have I done?" It's been a really long time since I've heard or thought those words. When the neighbor lady said them, it...
Spouse vs. Children: Who Comes First?
A Person's a Person, No Matter How Small ~Dr. Seuss
I read yet another parenting article today focused on the importance of love for one's...
Hands On or Hands Free Parenting: Your Choice
Good parents show up for their children on a daily basis. They meet and exceed their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs and offer unconditional...