In the monotony of motherhood, we need an anchor for our souls and encouragement for our days as we raise our kids up in the way they should go.
I’m currently touring schools to decide where my second & last child will attend VPK. The realization that after VPK, he will go off to kindergarten has me reminiscing over the years I spent home raising littles. It’s a big ball of emotion and I …
I used to believe that prayer didn’t change things. If God is Sovereign, which in fact, He is, then why do I need to pray? If He already knows what I’m thinking, what I desire, etc. do my prayers really matter? The short answer is …
I didn’t have my first child until I was 29 years old which was later in life than most of my friends. Mainly because I didn’t feel equipped to raise a child with all of my imperfections. I still don’t always feel equipped & I …
Stay-at-home moms (SAHM) should be happy too! And if the balance of SAHM life is off, we can quickly become overwhelmed, unhappy and angry. How to balance life as a stay-at-home mom is crucial to success and well being. Being a stay-at-home mom can be …
Atlas, what do you want to do tomorrow? “I want to fly to the moon” he said. My chest began to heave as I held back tears from flowing down my face. See, just prior to that, as I tucked him into bed, I filled …
This past December, I read the book of Luke for my personal advent devotion. To summarize chapter one, the angel Gabriel visits Mary and Elizabeth (on separate occasions) to tell them that they will each conceive a child Jesus & John (the Baptist). The scriptures …
Being a mother is hands down the hardest job I’ve ever had. It’s not enough to keep our children fed, clothed and protected in a safe home. But recognizing and changing my destructive character flaws so I don’t pass them onto my children, that’s tough. …
One of the most anticipated moments in a mama’s life, our baby’s first words. All the hours laboring in love over our child seem to disappear when they start calling out “mama”. But not all of us get to experience this excitement as expected. This …
Are you tired of repeating yourself to your kids about getting their chores done? How about that chore chart that you were so excited to make because it would solve all the chore related problems. Humph. Leaving a child to do their chores in a …
It may seem somewhat backwards writing a Mother’s day letter to my sons. But if it weren’t for my boys, I wouldn’t be a mother, so it feels completely appropriate to me. 🙂 To my sons, I’m so thankful for the both of you. That …