If there was one misconception I had as a working mom it was that stay-at-home moms all had an abundance of quality time with their kids. I mean, they had to, didn’t they? Every waking minute of every hour was spent with their littles so certainly that equated to quality time, right? Their kids weren’t …
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Showing: 51 - 60 of 140 ArticlesThe Week I Got Totally Owned By My Kids
Going into this weekend, I was coming off one of the toughest weeks I’ve had in a while. My kids OWNED me. My husband had been out of town a lot for work, and the kids were just BAD. I mean BAD. On one of our Target runs, we got to the checkout and my …
To The Mom In Survival Mode
Nine months ago, I strapped all four of my kids in the car and brought my oldest to his first day of “school.” School is used very loosely here, since it was really just a place for all five of us to go two hours each week. The first day we rolled into the parking …
The Most Important Parenting Question I Ask Myself Daily
One of the things I love about having several kids so close in age is that it’s easy for me to notice the differences in their personalities. I’m absolutely amazed at how each one is COMPLETELY different. Even my identical twins, who are genetically the same, can be polar opposites! I just have to laugh …
Why “Spinning Your Wheels” Might Be The Most Important Thing You Do As A Mom
A few months ago in my hometown it was announced that a vehicle dealership would be moving to a new location on the edge of town. This edge of town happened to be the same edge of town we reside in. The mister and I drove by the new location one night to see that …
I Always Want To Remember What It’s Like To Have Small Children
Mother’s Day started this year at 2:15am when I heard my three year old yelling for me from his room. Like many nights, he was up to go potty and we haven’t quite mastered him going all by himself in the middle of the night yet. “It’s too scary at night,” he tells me. As …
Do My Kids Know They’re Loved?
Last week was my husband’s 29th birthday. When holidays come around, I usually pick out a present for him from the kids and me. But this year, my three year old wanted to help. He’s at an age where he gets the whole birthday deal, and was PUMPED to be able to pick out something …
I’m A Boy Mom, And This Is How I Hope They Love “Her”
Please love her like your Daddy loves me. As I’m writing this you boys are 4 and almost 2. We are still in the thick of diapers, sippy cups, naps, and tantrums. Both of you are interested mainly in trains, trucks, and dirt. The most important girl in your life right now is me, …
What I Pray My Daughter Always Remembers
Most of us don’t have memories from when we were little. I think most of my memories from the time before I was 10 years old are only because of pictures and home videos. There have been times since having my daughter that I’m thankful she won’t remember these first couples weeks, months, years, etc. …
When Holidays Aren’t Picture Perfect
I woke up with the best intentions to get my kids dressed in adorable Easter outfits so we could walk into church looking our absolute best for Jesus. And let’s be honest, so I could post a cute Instagram picture. Then everybody woke up and one by one, each made their own desires and wishes …