Wife, mother of 3, high school teacher, blogger, certified mindfulness and life coach, Teri Sinnott utilizes her professional experience and passionate heart to encourage and support others. No stranger to using her voice to create positive change, Teri hosts social media platforms that are centered on inspiration and educational tips for parents, as well as a community for fellowship amongst Christian women. Teri is a team member for the The Real Deal of Parenting blog . She recently contributed an article for Imperfectly Perfect Mama. Teri holds two master’s degrees: one in Educational Leadership and Administration and the second in Special Education and Teaching. She utilizes the past decade of experience to arm parents with tools to boost their confidence in instilling a love of learning in their children. Teri addresses real issues of motherhood in a raw, unfiltered and unapologetic manner. Along with her husband Jay, they promote a household of charity and servanthood; demonstrated by their involvement in various ministries. Setting an empowering example for her daughters, Ellyana, Emeilia, and Adaline, she is involved in various activities that care for vulnerable populations and promote social justice. She is a civil rights activist who is currently involved in her area’s first Be the Bridge group; a nation-wide organization focused on creating racial reconciliation within the Christian Church.
As I snuggle up next to you and say prayers, I can’t help but notice, you smell like summer. That familiar smell of sunscreen. That outdoor smell. Your cheeks are lightly sun kissed. Too young to remember the events of the day for long. Exhausted from our day of fun. You want snuggles before you fall asleep, pretty much every night now. I know many say that I shouldn’t do it. It spoils you. But to be honest, I enjoy those nightly snuggles as much as you do. Maybe even more. For just a couple minutes every night I lay down next to you and you wrap your tiny little arms around me. The worries of the world disappear. You smile at me and close your eyes. The smile lingers on your face for a few seconds more. Sometimes, I lay there for only a few minutes. Then, I give you one more kiss and we say good night before I leave. But other nights, nights like tonight, I lay here and watch you as you drift off to sleep. T...
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