Yesterday was my baby’s birthday, and I didn’t write about her. I’m full of excuses – let me share them: I work from home, and when I normally get nap-time work I didn’t because Flash decided to be sick and was home from preschool. I worked as best as I could with him leaning on … Read more
My blog visitors tend to be moms in my same stage of life: busy, kids, working (at home or out of the house), struggling with messy houses, wearing yoga pants, wishing they could get to the spa but feeling lucky they painted their toenails a fresh color. I know my audience. I know to whom … Read more
The last four months have not been easy. When Baby Diva came down with hand, foot, mouth, she decided to quit nursing. I tried and tried for about three weeks, but nothing could convince her to come back. In the meantime, I used a bottle of expressed milk to feed her. Because she was successful … Read more
Years ago, I prayed harder than I’ve ever prayed before. My relationship was falling apart at the seams, and there didn’t seem to be anything I could do to repair it. So I prayed. A friend was having the same problem, so we prayed together. We studied Scripture. We discussed God’s purpose for our marriages. … Read more
I struggled to find a post topic for S, and then I remembered: I love music! So, in an effort to post on the correct day and share a little of what gets me grooving these days, here are my most favorite-ist songs out these days. I hate to admit it, but I love “Love Yourself” by … Read more
This past weekend, Math Man and I had a date around our fire pit. It has been forever since we just sat outside after the kids went to bed. We didn’t have our phones. We didn’t have anyone to interrupt us. We even left the dogs in the house. It was just the two of … Read more
Life can be stressful. That’s no shocker. And in the stress of my day-to-day life, I tend to forget to slow down and look at all the awesome things happening. Amidst the dirty dishes and scattered toy cars, there is absolute beauty surrounding me. Today, I spent a few minutes outside with the boys and … Read more
What does it take to get you to keep reading something? One of my friends asked me about how to start a blog post. When you’re new to blogging or new to writing in general, getting started really is one of the hardest things to do. Let’s take a second and look at some extremely successful authors. 124 was … Read more
Last night, we went to Middle School information night. Somehow, I’m old enough that my oldest is starting middle school in the fall. When did that happen? Let me take a moment and express how I feel about this here: via GIPHY At the beginning of the meeting, the middle school principal asked two questions. First, he asked … Read more
I don’t like little kids. Let me explain. In a conversation with a friend (who will remain nameless — but you know who you are), she revealed that while she would help with a certain task I needed, she’d prefer to not be in a group with her own children. I jokingly asked her, “Why?!?!” to which … Read more