I’m guessing we’ve each had moments behind the closed doors of our homes when we wonder if our experience of motherhood resembles anyone else’s on the planet. On one hand, we know that women have been raising children since the beginning of time and surely someone has walked in our shoes. But on the other …
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Hello there momma. YOU are on my mind today. I’m thinking of you as your love is multiplying and you’re falling in love with that new baby in your arms. I’m thinking of you as your toddler runs up and wants you to hold him too. I’m thinking of you as you adjust to all your …
Why We Kiss Their Boo-Boos
Lately I’ve been kissing a lot of boo-boos. Maybe it’s because we’ve been spending much of our time outside, but it seems like no more than 10 minutes passes between one of my kids tripping, running into something, scratching their knees, or dropping a toy on their toes. Luckily we haven’t had any severe injuries, …
When Mom Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
I woke up last Friday morning in a funk. I made it through my normal A.M. routine which includes fixing breakfast, unloading the dishwasher, throwing in a load of laundry, cleaning up the kitchen, and vacuuming the main level. Soon it was time for the girls to take their morning naps. Normally that’s when Baylen …
Ending Our Obsession Over Developmental Milestones
I had no idea how much would be expected of my kids starting at birth. From the day my babies were born I’ve been required to fill out questionnaires at each well visit to make sure they’re developmentally on track. Not to mention the endless parenting websites that offer weekly birthdate-timed developmental newsletters. I’m mostly …
Finding Freedom From The Comparison Trap
Comparison. This word has the power to suck the joy out of motherhood. I experienced it for the first time shortly after I had my firstborn. While I was in the thick of feeling clueless as a first time mom, I started to research what I should be doing during each stage and when I …
For The Days When I Don’t Feel Good Enough
I don’t know how things start out in your house on Sunday mornings when you want to get to church, but around here it’s the last thing from feeling like a day of rest. Whenever we have to be anywhere at a specific time with our crew, it’s stressful and chaotic. It seems like no …
Yesterday Was Bad, But Today’s A New Day
Yesterday was an all around bad day. The kids were crabby, the house needed attention, Satan was feeding me lies, and another cold day stuck inside all made me feel overwhelmed and discouraged. After telling my husband I was struggling, he asked what he could do. I told him I’d love some fresh flowers so …
Secure In My Love
We’ve been working so hard at teaching my two-year-old to listen and obey. Last week was full of tough love with more time spent on discipline than having fun together. I was feeling defeated and a bit hopeless. But yesterday morning, after we were done with breakfast he asked me to dance with him. I …
Parenting With Perseverance
A few weeks ago, Jake and I heard a loud thud in the middle of the night. Then came screeching and lots of tears. We rushed to Baylen’s room, and sure enough, the little monkey climbed out of his crib and crash landed on the floor. Poor thing was so scared. We immediately moved his …