How To Say “No” to Mommy-Guilt
February 5, 2017
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wisdom from the trenches
February 9, 2016
As a mom of littles, it’s easy to get discouraged and feel that you’ve dropped the ball by the time you drop yourself into bed each evening. There are SO many evenings when I tell my husband, “I was a bad mom today.” I’m not saying this as a pity party, but as a confession … More wisdom from the trenches
One Day…
January 15, 2016
One day, my kitchen table will be set. One day, my laundry will be put away. One day, he won’t take 30 minutes to eat one pouch of food. One day, I’ll wake up rested from a full night of sleep. One day, the corners of my family room won’t be stacked with toys. … More One Day…
The One Task that is Never unDONE.
October 27, 2015
Last week during naptime, I cleaned my windows. 10 minutes later, four chubby, sticky hands found the clean windows. Every evening, and a few times throughout the day, I clean up toys in the family room. Each time I pick up, the toys end up all over the floor again. I do laundry until the … More The One Task that is Never unDONE.
Mommy’s Going Bald
October 2, 2015
“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” – Luke 12:7 You all, I am having a time over here this morning with this verse! Can we talk about this, God’s goodness, and postpartum hair loss?! Ha! Had I known about this hair … More Mommy’s Going Bald
Overwhelmed
September 28, 2015
It was one of those days when there had been too many tantrums. We were all tired. Errands had been a failure because of meltdowns and emotions. We all needed naps. After the boys were tucked into their rooms for rest/nap time, I turned on some music. The song “Overwhelmed” played. I’ve not been able … More Overwhelmed
bibs, bottles, and puffs for the Kingdom of God…
March 27, 2015
As a stay at home mom to littles (two, soon to be, three little boys), I often find myself discouraged with my lack of involvement in ministries of the church. Before having babies, I was actively involved in one ministry or another. Recently, I’ve found my days, nights, weeks, and years consumed by little … More bibs, bottles, and puffs for the Kingdom of God…
Cultivating a Toddler’s Heart for Christ…Continued
August 13, 2014
As S and I were snuggling in my bed (while he stalled, not wanting to go to his bed), he held up three chubby fingers and said, “I like that picture of the cross. Three of them. One is Jesus, and these two are the bad guys.” My heart flipped over with love for this … More Cultivating a Toddler’s Heart for Christ…Continued
Mommy Monday: Worshipping as a Stay at Home Mom
August 11, 2014
Amidst potty training, gummies, bottles, pacis, ninja turtles, nap time, bath time, daily chores, and finding time for the hubby, how is a stay at home mom supposed to find time to worship God every day? By doing all of those things. Every day. The best she can. Abodah. Abodah is a Hebrew word meaning … More Mommy Monday: Worshipping as a Stay at Home Mom
Happy Mother’s Day…Month
May 30, 2014
(…my computer was down for weeks. I wrote this for Mother’s Day, but couldn’t publish it. So, I’m publishing it in honor of Mother’s Day Month. We can have that, right?! 😉 ).____________________________________ The rolls would be piping hot, right from the oven. She would grab them, with bare hands, pop them open, and butter … More Happy Mother’s Day…Month
a little yellow house 