Nikki SammetWhen Unexpected Dreams Come TrueWhen we have children, we have big dreams for them. I never expected mine to be hearing my son say the Pledge of Allegiance.Sep 17Sep 17
Nikki SammetBag of LuxuryThis bag, once a symbol of status, now carries a different kind of luxury, one defined by the richness of life’s everyday experiences.Sep 17Sep 17
Nikki SammetinModern MothersFalling WafflesAs I stood there, waffle on the ground I realized that this was motherhood in all its chaotic beauty.Sep 62Sep 62
Nikki SammetAnd We’ll All Float On, Okay.6 years ago this week I jumped off a boat to save my dog from drowning. 5 years later I jumped off a boat to save myself from drowning.Sep 5Sep 5
Nikki SammetFalling WafflesAs I stood there, waffle on the ground I realized that this was motherhood in all its chaotic beauty.Aug 29Aug 29
Nikki SammetBig Feelings Are OkA meltdown with my four-year-old highlighted the importance of acknowledging and embracing big feelings.Aug 27Aug 27
Nikki SammetThe 99% Done CampI want a third baby but I don’t think my family is meant to take on another child.Aug 13Aug 13
Nikki SammetRelationship ClutterJust like my closet and bathroom sink, relationships have their own kind of clutter. They’re filled with a mix of things.Aug 13Aug 13
Nikki SammetSorry Not SorryHow do I raise a daughter to be free of my trauma, limiting beliefs, and conditioned responses when I’m still raising myself?Aug 8Aug 8
Nikki SammetI wonder what I’d be like if I could start over…It is such a blessing to watch children grow up. It also might be the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever experienced.Aug 8Aug 8