This morning as my husband and I were departing ways for the day, I asked him, “Do you think this will ever get easier?” It’s Monday morning and honestly? I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. As I say that, I almost hate myself for it, because I know I’m so blessed. …
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If I Want My Kids To Be Successful In Life, They Need THIS
This past weekend I was at home in northwest Iowa at my parents’ farm. I got to spend some time with my two brothers, Joey and Jason, and whenever I’m around them I truly become the proudest big sister in the world. Joey’s 18 months younger than me and Jason’s 18 months younger than him, …
14 Things That Might Happen Before 8am When You Have Kids Under 5
When I was in college you know what I hated? When I had to take an 8:00am class. That was SOOOOO early! Oh man, if only I could time travel back to that life and tell my pre-mom self to stop pouting and thank the good Lord above for the UNINTERRUPTED sleep I was getting. Four kids later, life looks …
To The Thirtysomething Moms
Dear fellow thirtysomething mum, I see you in the supermarket, I see you at the playground. I see you at the school drop-off, I see you on the train and in the kid-friendly restaurants. Sometimes you see me too, and we exchange a little smile, an eye-roll, an “I get it” moment. More often …
Relax Momma Friend, You’re Doing The Best You Can
We have a dog named Mabel. If you live in our neighborhood, you know her. She’s the crazy puppy who constantly runs away and goes on to roam without any intention of listening to us as we chase, yell, and bribe her to come back home. Most of our neighbors are very gracious, and often help …
Why I Delete Negative Comments On My Blog & Social Media Channels
Hey guys! Happy Tuesday! I’ve always been a proponent of social media. I don’t think it’s the devil. I don’t think we should be scared of it, and I don’t think it’s going to turn us into horrible people. When used smartly, I see social media as a beautiful thing. It has the potential to add …
What Was HER Morning Like?
It had been a couple days. I NEEDED a shower. I looked at my phone. There was about 5 minutes left to get ready so we’d be on time to bring my oldest to preschool. With my 20 month old clinging to my leg for dear life, I stripped him down and took him in the shower with …
When You’re Called To Be A Working Mom
I became a mom four and a half years ago. My idealistic dream was always to be a stay-at-home mom. I don’t even know why, exactly. Maybe because of how it played out in my dreams. I would read to my kids for hours on end, I would have crafts and activities planned ahead of time. I would start …
Navigating The First 100 Days As A New Mom
Yesterday my sweet twin girls turned 3. THREE! I have no idea how that happened. Birthdays always have this way of making me incredibly nostalgic. As I watched my girls open their presents yesterday, chatting away with each other, I remember those first days with them so vividly, when they were just four pounds and …
I’m Not Settling For Normal Married Life With Kids
Last weekend Jake and I were driving into the city for date night. Whenever we have a spare moment alone, we find ourselves talking about how WEIRD it feels to not be around our kids. This usually results in us reminiscing about what life was like before kids. We were married for about three years …