Motherhood Edit

Welcome to Motherhood Edit—a quiet space for refining the rhythms of parenting with grace, intention, and resilience. Here, you’ll find curated routines, wellness reflections, and gentle edits that honor both the chaos and the beauty of raising children. It’s motherhood, softened and shaped to fit the life you’re growing.

Kelly Mitchell 10/22/25 Kelly Mitchell 10/22/25

Lily’s Blossoming Voice: A Special Education Update

Today, I sat around a little table at Lily’s school with her teacher, speech therapist, and the special education coordinator—all of us part of her team. We talked about how far she’s come, and I left with a heart full of pride. Just a year ago, Lily was barely speaking. Now she’s using multiword sentences, expressing her feelings, and even blending right in with her peers in the general pre-K classroom. This post is a celebration of her growth, her voice, and the village that’s helped her bloom.

Kelly Mitchell 10/21/25 Kelly Mitchell 10/21/25

Parenting Through Illness: What I Told My Children

Parenting through illness is not a story of grand declarations—it’s a quiet choreography of care. In this post, I share how we navigated a season of diagnosis and recovery with gentleness, honesty, and the kind of love that adapts. From naming without burdening to asking for help with grace, this is a reflection on how we held our children close while the ground shifted beneath us—and how healing unfolded in small, sacred ways.

Kelly Mitchell 10/16/25 Kelly Mitchell 10/16/25

Three Costumes & One Grateful Heart

This Halloween, every detail feels like a gift. From Lily’s velvet costume to the twins’ coordinated wagon ride, I’m not chasing milestones—I’m soaking in the sweetness. In this post, I reflect on parenting through recovery, the quiet joy of neighborhood traditions, and the kind of gratitude that lives in fleece, tulle, and the sound of children laughing under porch lights.

Kelly Mitchell 10/9/25 Kelly Mitchell 10/9/25

Mindfulness in Motherhood: Finding Presence in the Chaos

Early motherhood is a beautiful storm—messy, tender, and wildly full. As a single mom of three little ones, I know how hard it is to find stillness in the swirl. This post is a gentle guide to practicing mindfulness in the margins: between diaper changes, nap time, and bedtime stories. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence. Because even in the chaos, there are moments worth remembering. And you, mama, are worth remembering too.

Kelly Mitchell 9/30/25 Kelly Mitchell 9/30/25

Cancer Recovery & Motherhood: Teaching Emotional Resilience to Little Ones

Parenting through serious illness is a quiet kind of courage. In this post, I share how cancer recovery reshaped my approach to motherhood—slowing our rhythm, deepening our rituals, and teaching my daughter emotional resilience through gentle honesty and connection. Healing, I’ve learned, is something we do together.

Kelly Mitchell 9/29/25 Kelly Mitchell 9/29/25

My Diagnosis Story: The Day Everything Changed

On December 17, 2024, I heard the words that changed everything: “You have a mass.” This is my diagnosis story—of fear, resilience, and the start of a healing journey. From waiting through the Christmas holidays for answers while putting on a happy face for my children to facing kidney cancer surgery, I share my story in hopes that no one walking this path feels alone.