Right now I’m sitting in Starbucks by myself. The sun is pouring through the windows, and I’m savoring every sip of my vanilla frappucino. My sweet mom is taking care of the kids and gave me the day off so I could spend some time “filling myself up”. It feels strange. It’s like I’ve forgotten how to just be. …
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Happy Monday! I don’t have much time to write today, due to three sick kids who need extra cuddles from mommy, but I wanted to share something that’s been stirring in my heart over the past couple weeks. This video was shown at our church recently, and I can’t get it out of my head. …
Finding Contentment As A Stay-At-Home Mom
Recently I was talking with a good friend about making the transition to becoming a stay-at-home mom. When Baylen was born I decided to quit my job as an event planner and stay at home with him. It was something I had always wanted to do. In fact, when Jake and I met in college …
Keeping Your Identity After Kids
(Photo courtesy of Photography By Nealy) Being a mom seems to bring us a constant flow of emotions, doesn’t it? One minute I am basking in the joy of watching my kids make each other giggle, and the next I’m frantically trying to keep a blowout from smearing all over the living room floor, while …
Heart Issues
We’re in the midst of the first substantial snowfall of the year here in Minnesota, and this is the current view from my window. It’s the perfect afternoon to grab a hot cup of coffee and cozy up to have a chat. Even if you don’t have a beautiful dusting of white stuff, I’d love …
Words Of Affirmation For A Weary Mom
As I continue down this road of motherhood, I’m learning that there are moments when I feel completely on top of the world, joy swelling in my heart as I tuck my kids into bed at night. Then there are moments when I feel completely inadequate and clueless, wondering what the heck I’ve gotten myself …
Final Thoughts: 31 Days Series
Well, we made it through the month of October! I didn’t quiiiite post every day like I sought out to, but life happens, and amidst how busy our little household is, I’d say 26 or 27 posts out of 31 days was pretty good! More importantly I enjoyed the challenge of looking for God in …
More Than Enough
Hello again! I’m here to play catch up on my 31 days challenge! This weekend ended up being a busy one with some stuff scheduled with friends, which was fun! But unfortunately the rest of the weekend was a crabby one around here. The girls are in full out teething mode again, drooling non-stop, gnawing …
Rest Is Necessary To Be Effective
Yesterday after we got home from church I was hit with some sort of weird stomach bug, which wiped me out for the rest of the day. I ended up sleeping for three and a half hours, and Jake took care of the kids after they woke up from their naps. After a low key …
I’m Still Me
Yesterday I was blessed by adult conversations! It was a nice break from the baby talk and toddler talk. It’s funny, because I’m so used to my own little world when I’m at home alone with my kids, that sometimes I feel a little awkward when I actually have time to talk to an adult! …