Two Hard Truths for a Woman Wanting Answers
I had a phone call with a new friend last night looking for some input on parenting her two little boys. We chatted for nearly an hour and at the end of it she said “Can you just write some … Continued
Mommy Monday: Five Quick Tips for Staying Sane This Summer
I have another post flowing through my brain about gossip, but I have to get these other thoughts out before I lose them as well. Super mommy brain has me going a zillion directions at one time so I’m trying … Continued
Mommy Monday: You Are Worth More Than You Know {Part 4: Don’t Forget It}
Have you ever anticipated something for several years, only to find out that you never really wanted it in the first place? Every year this happens with our kids. Birthdays bring in long sought after toys, but eventually they end up at … Continued
Mommy Monday: You Are Worth More Than You Know {Part 3: Quality Over Quantity}
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
Mommy Monday: You Are Worth More Than You Know {Part 2 – Broken}
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
Mommy Monday: You Are Worth More Than You Know {Part 1}
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
Hey You Mama
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
Our Farm Sign & Life Outside the Lines
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
Mommy Monday: Back to Life…
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
Mommy Monday: When Motherhood is Hard & My Next 5 Tips
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