Christie W
Christie is a born and raised Houstonian who hails from Cypress and now resides with her family in Katy, TX. She married her husband in 2012, after they both graduated from Texas State University. They welcomed their daughter, Emmy Faye, in 2016, and their son, Jesse, in 2019. Christie has loved story-telling--in it's many forms--from an early age, which is why she loves blogging; she doesn't spare the details about her thoughts and experiences in motherhood, trials of infertility, and the everyday ups and downs of adulthood. You can expect a lot of honesty, a healthy portion of humor, and maybe even some inspiration. When she's not spending her free-time blogging, she is songwriting, painting, practicing her calligraphy, hanging out with her family and friends, or leading worship at her church. You can read more of her musings on her personal domain, Little Blog of Hellos!
A Baby Registry for the Minimalist Mommy
Being pregnant with my first child brought on a lot of "firsts" for me :: my first bout with morning sickness {ewww, no thank you}, the first time I ever wore pants that wouldn't...
I Will Never Have A Valentine’s Day
As most wives do, I celebrate my husband every year on Valentine's Day. But not because it's this special day designated for showering my significant other with love and affection; I spend the day...
8 Things I’m REALLY Thinking When You Ask How I’m Feeling During Pregnancy
I'd bet money that the number one question pregnant women get asked on a daily basis is, "How are you feeling?" I know for certain that is true for me. And nine times out...
Dark Circles and Double Chins :: Why Moms Should Be in the Picture Anyway
I am no stranger to self-image issues. As many teenage girls do, I went through my fair share of crying into dressing room mirrors when the swimsuit didn't look like it did on the model in...
Welcome to the Terrible Twos
From an outsider's perspective, the infamous "Terrible Twos" were always just kind of annoying, but not... terrible. I'd witness a family out to dinner at a restaurant and mildly react to the screaming child not wanting...
My Children Will Have the Grandparents I Always Wanted
My whole life, I had three sets of grandparents :: one set on my mom's side, and two on my dad's side due to his parent's divorce and remarriages. And out of all six...
The Self Care I Should Have Taken During My First Pregnancy
Being pregnant the second time around feels like a totally different ballgame. In fact, it's in an entirely different league. Sure, you've got one pregnancy under your belt, so you're a little more confident...
Mom vs. The Stomach Bug {With Lots of Help from Dad}
I always assumed that once I became a mom, I would get some crazy superpowers that would allow me to be immune to gross stuff like the stomach bug. These magic superpowers would let me...
Slow Down, Mama
My daughter was an early walker. E started walking at around 10 months, and her little legs could barely keep up with the spirit inside her that was ready to fly, much less run. Now...
For Those Who Are Hurting On Mother’s Day
Mother's Day has always been a lovely day on my calendar; I celebrate my mom, and now I get to be celebrated as a mom myself. I celebrate friends who have begun their journeys...