About Crissy

Welcome

What you have probably gathered thus far, is that my name is Crissy — short for Cristina (which is very rarely uttered). What you may not know, is that I am happily married (that always comes out sounding kind of funny, but, you know what I mean), I’m 32-years-old, and I am a WAHM (this stands for work at home mom, not to be confused with WHAM!, the British pop duo).

What inspires me?

I have a B.A. in English from Ohio University, and an unquenchable passion for creative non-fiction. In addition to this blog, you can also find me writing daily at Babble.com on Being Pregnant and Toddler Times. I have also written for BabyCenter and New Parent.

My life is often defined by dueling interests. In addition to writing, I also adore photography. Having owned a lifestyle portrait photography business for several years, and working briefly as a newspaper photojournalist, I am still driven by the urge to capture the world around me — visually.

Check out one of my photos on a book cover, and another in Parent & Child Magazine!

My perspective on motherhood

Many of the words and images posted on this blog feature my kids. Motherhood has proven to be the most challenging endeavor of my life so far, and raising children is an overwhelmingly beautiful experience.

I used to scoff at women who gushed about motherhood, insinuating that they were part of some special club. Now, I know that mothers are part of some special club. A club wherein members enjoy spit-up, sleepless nights, poop blowouts, stress headaches, incredible radiant smiles, unconditional love, contagious giggles and unmatched happiness. Unmatched happiness.

Motherhood isn’t always perfect, and certainly isn’t always easy. I smile, I laugh, I love, I cry, I scream, I navigate.

Tomorrow — I try to cry and scream less.

Want to work with me?

If you are reading with an interest in advertising on Dear Crissy, or hiring me for your creative blogging campaign or brand ambassadorship, please feel free to email me.

Dear Crissy is a reflection of me in so many ways. It is the embodiment of my inner-dialogue, the pictures in my mind externalized, and the fleeting glimpses of my daily life as a Midwestern Mom—captured.