My husband and I spent the last three months preparing to move our family from one end of the Twin Cities to the other. We weren’t planning on a move this year, but with houses in our neighborhood selling quickly and a desire to be a little closer to family, we thought it would be a good opportunity …
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Why Moms Get Emotional On The First Day Of School
Last night at this time, I was laying in bed sobbing in my husband’s arms because I knew when I woke up in the morning I’d be bringing my oldest to preschool. This sweet boy, who I’ve had the privilege of spending almost every day with since birth, would be leaving me for a good …
For The Days When I Don’t FEEL Like Being A Mom
This summer we decided to put our house on the market. Houses were selling fast on our street, so we thought we’d give it a try too, and find a different house and location that makes more sense for the long term goals of our family. WHAT was I thinking?! I have four kids under …
Even In Miscarriage, He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
A few weeks ago I was pushing both of my boys in our backyard on their swings and we were singing “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” This is one of their favorites. Gavin loves to dictate what person we are going to sing about next. He’s Got Daddy Brady in His Hands …
Why I’m More Than “Just” A Stay-At-Home Mom
The line on the questionnaire stared at me dauntingly. I was just about to have some much needed “me time” and before my facial/massage I had to fill out some paperwork. The line read occupation with a simple black blank line to write in. How it made me feel took me completely by surprise. A …
12 Ways To Help Twin Parents In The First Year
The other day I was watching my twin girls play together, and I found myself amazed that I actually made it this far. Emersyn and Mckinley are two years old now, and life is so much different than it was in the beginning. NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING could have prepared me for that first year …
Remaining Hopeful When Our Children Are Struggling
I sit here today typing this with a full and grateful heart. This post has been on my mind for a very long time, but for one reason or another, I didn’t feel the timing was quite right. Now that I’m in the place I am today, I’m confident that I was supposed to hold …
Being The Mom I Want To Be…Even When It Rains
It was a long day yesterday. My little one wouldn’t nap. She was over tired and restless. It was also storming all day, so our normal long walk before nap time to get her calmed down was out. We both had a heavy dose of cabin fever and I was counting down the hours until …
Remembering Why I’m A Stay At Home Mom
This morning I took my kids to the beach. This is a big deal for me, because there aren’t a lot of places outside of Target that I take them all by myself. The swimming pool is totally out. Even when my husband’s with me I’m a hot mess and nervous the entire time that …
When Motherhood Changes You… And Why It Might Not Be So Terrible
I remember so clearly the first time I heard it. I was at a friend’s baby shower years ago – before I had any children of my own and being a mom was still just a dream of mine. The shower was beautiful – the cake, the decorations, the gifts, and most of all the …