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 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 …
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 …
Does being a stay-at-home mom count for much besides making sure your child’s physical needs are met? How are we called to be responsible for chores and home life, every.single.day? I hope this shed’s some light on how to live out your calling as a …
The CDC states that every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. WHO states drowning ranks third among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the world. Additionally, the Florida Department of Health has …
I didn’t even know this was a thing. So, when I received the diagnosis that I had postpartum preeclampsia, I was completely surprised. Scared to death would be a better description. My symptoms Towards the last month or two of my pregnancy, I started to …