Happy Mother’s Day! Did you wake up yesterday excited to celebrate motherhood? If you have children, did you look at them at some point in the day with an extra glimmer of gratitude? Did you appreciate your husband more tenderly as you … Continued
Last week, I started a Mommy Monday series posing 3 questions we can all explore to get a little clarity in motherhood. Sometimes, motherhood — especially young motherhood when you have several under 3 — can feel like a blur. It … Continued
Over the past three months I have done my best to share my life in the midst of several large stressors. I wrote a few blog posts about how things were going and when motherhood is hard. Hubby shared our goal for oneness in … Continued
It is Friday…whew. Today, I have washed every piece of linen in the house after assessing that the kids likely brought in chiggers from the pasture. I am learning so much these days both about myself, the kiddos and especially the … Continued
It all flashed before me as I dipped my paint brush in and out of the can. I made sure the stencil was right where I wanted it. I painted in the letter, but when I lifted it up to check … 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
Dad here on a Mommy Monday. Shout out to all Moms in the fight. I received a great compliment from an older lady at church today. “You can tell you are a great father and very engaged with your family … Continued
We are nearing the end of our time in temporary housing. After 3 months without most of our stuff, I have come to appreciate living like nomads. Last night, hubby ran out to grab our favorite taco place here downtown. We … Continued
Today my oldest is turning 6. Whenever my oldest has a birthday this whole “motherhood” thing feels very bittersweet. The years flash before my eyes. I get extra sappy and just want everyone to sit around singing Kum-ba-ya. Ok — kidding…a … Continued