Sixteen years of marriage. ❤️ We had a plan for our anniversary: dress up a little, go out, sit in a restaurant, have a nice dinner, and properly celebrate 16 years together. But it doesn’t feel like me… or Jānis. So why do it? Instead, we ended up in the forest, hunting for chanterelles. There … More 16 Years of Marriage… and a Forest Full of Chanterelles
Thirteen years since I first pressed “publish” with WordPress. I blogged before. Back then, I didn’t know this space would grow with me. It has seen everything — my early creativity, the busy years with little kids, the experiments, the pauses, the returns. It has quietly held my thoughts through different seasons of life. Somewhere … More Happy Anniversary
Today I opened WordPress and saw this lovely surprise:🎉 12 Year Anniversary Achievement! Apparently, it’s been twelve years since I first signed up. Twelve! Back then, I had no idea where blogging would take me. I just wanted a space to share, create, and connect. Since then, it’s been dinner ideas, handmade cards, photo shoots, … More 12 Years of Blogging Magic ✨
The blog post “Up till 5am” posted on January 9, 2017, was a point where I realize I’m not afraid to be less than perfect, miserable, confused, different and powerless! It was like a self-discovery without jugging. Two years ago I’ve started to “be myself”, to love myself and to write freely to keep my … More Another year!? 2nd Anniversary.
Today I was surprised to find out that I’ve been blogging for five years (with this account)! I’ve been through a lot of changes, doubts, and dramas, also dreams, perfections and struggles! I’ve lost myself…because of blogging! One year and four months ago I’ve started THIS blog (latvianmom.com). This blog is who I am! I … More 5th Anniversary!
There is something about my feelings right now… … I can’t believe how much things have happened this year! ONE year! The first year of this blog that I made a year ago… I can’t express my feelings in English, so I hope to share a few “facts” :). First of all… I’ve started this … More My newbie blog 1-year-old already!
Today we are celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary! Ilze