Experiencing Christmas with kids is magical. There is no doubt about it. Their faces, the wonder and the joy of the entire month makes me wake up feeling giddy each day in December. We have several Christmas traditions we’ve built … Continued
Our youngest turned 1 the first week of November. I’ll be honest by sharing that we planned his cake smash and small celebration after a few other events because it was feeling rushed in between other things. We keep birthdays … Continued
It’s the first of November! While others may be smashing pumpkins and decorating for Christmas, I’m still in full fall mode and this is when I start looking for pumpkins on sale. I love decorating with them until the end … Continued
We came home from a beautiful weekend rested and refreshed. I woke up this morning angry at the anxiety that Mondays bring. There is always so much to face each week and I have a tendency to want to carry … Continued
Hubby said my next post should sound a little more cheery. I told him I have a realm of ideas. He knows I typically enjoy writing about the more gritty stuff that I face with all my little people and … Continued
There are days I think to myself I “just can’t.” I just can’t be patient. I just can’t deal with any more whining. I just can’t discipline with love. I just can’t hold my tongue. I just can’t sweep…again. I … Continued
I turned 29 yesterday. Maybe it was because I don’t like odd numbers or I am secretly planning a huge 30th birthday bash that has me anticipating next year {Lord-willing} — I was really thankful for a quiet day of … Continued
There are a lot of things I love. I love quiet time. I love my family. I love good food. I love the Bible. I love good friendships, good coffee, good conversation. I love perfect weather. I love design, bright … Continued
For some ridiculously odd reason, I thought we were going to get into our new house and be back into a healthy routine overnight. If you don’t know much about me, I LOVE routine. A big part of it is out … Continued
I’ll be honest. A week ago, I was crying as I unpacked my closet. I had been putting it off since we got in the house. As I hung piece after piece, I wrestled with different emotions. I was so tired that evening. … Continued