reading

Thank You, What’s Next, and Life Lately

Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post about my newly published book and prayer journal! I have been absolutely blown away by the love and support from those in my life and in this online community.

A Chance at Change novel by Allie Zottola

Like people want to read my book? Family and friends are excited for me?! I feel very, very loved.

I also feel vulnerable! Writing a novel is such a personal experience. I had a story in my head and different ideas and I put it on paper and it’s 100% mine. It feels raw, if that makes sense? (more…)

New Normal and Swim Lessons Round II

Sader Tot is in the middle of two weeks of group swim lessons at our local pool and it’s going so much better than the first time she took lessons!

Girl at swim lessons

The only downfall is that the lessons are during Mordecai’s nap time. Such is the life of a second child, right?!

Speaking of the kids, I had a full circle moment this week. Sadie used to take art classes in the downtown area of our part of Pittsburgh last fall (the art studio sadly closed down recently) and we would often walk the downtown strip of stores and restaurants together afterwards. (more…)