The Dreaded D Word
I have been avoiding this topic in blog form because I do not want to speak as if we have the perfect method for well-behaved, God-fearing children. In reality, any one of my children are one tantrum, one “no,” or one … Continued
Mommy Monday: 5 Boys
A few nights ago I sat the kiddos in a circle on the floor. They knew I was in teacher mode, put their hands on their knees and locked it on. I had been hearing a lot of blaming all … Continued
Spring Babies — the Birds & the Bees
Our Baby Baby — Jed — is one month old today!! We have enjoyed hearing the age old question…”Are you guys having more?” I figured I would write a blog post answering that question. I want to include exactly how … Continued
When Fear Becomes Faith
My due date with Baby #6 is next Tuesday, Feb. 27. Around this time, my body starts to settle in for labor and I receive several loving text messages from friends and family anticipating Baby’s Birthday. The week before my … Continued
How We Simplified Christmas This Year
Yesterday I overheard a waitress say “I survived Christmas! It feels like with kids you prepare a month, it lasts for 5 minutes and then your house is a disaster.” I have felt this way a few years with our … Continued
Mommy Monday: Baby’s 1st Birthday!
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
Heart O’ Texas & Babymoon Here We Come
I’m just a little excited…and nervous…and excited…and nervous. I will obviously be rambling for a few minutes, I hope you don’t mind. October is in full swing! We are chugging away at school, planning a lot of fun things and … Continued
To the Boy Who Made Me a Mom
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
King Sugar Honey Iced Tea
Please be advised, graphic content ahead! Do not read if you are eating, feeling extremely critical, or about to walk into an important event. The following true story events will describe the worst parts of parenting… POOP. “Are you guys … Continued