It literally feels like YESTERDAY that we moved our family across the country from Minnesota to Florida, and yet here we are celebrating the 100th day of school! Baylen, Emersyn, and Mckinley had to decorate vests and a shirt with 100 things attached to them to celebrate. Can you tell we had an array of …
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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 …
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 …
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. …
Honest Thoughts On Becoming A First Time Mom
While we’re in Hawaii this week, I have a number of people close to my heart who will be filling in for me! To start it off, my sister-in-law, Madison, who’s about to become a mom any day now has generously offered to share her honest thoughts as she prepares to welcome her sweet little …
Experiencing “Firsts” As A Mom
Firsts can be scary. Today was the first time I had to send one of my kids to have surgery. This morning my oldest had tubes put in his ears. Even though it was a short in and out procedure, it was so tough on this momma’s heart. Tears, tears, and more tears when I …