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I don’t talk about it too much through the venue of my blog, but in case you didn’t know my husband is a church planter now. We meet every week on the back patio of our friends’ home and it has become one of the best things we have ever done. The community that is…
So, you’ve gotten through the first few months, maybe years, of being a mom. You’ve made it through learning how to change diapers, learning how to feed, learning how to function off of little or no sleep. You’ve started solids and have figured out how to baby proof everything in your home. You’ve helped your…
My granddad and my aunt (after he passed away) used to own a little blue boat, named Poseidon. The boat was originally purchased in the aftermath of a painful divorce and the desire was to let loose and have some fun together as a family. Every summer as kids, my mom and her siblings would…
There’s an article being passed around lately about a mother who has decided to openly share her reasons as to why she does not save seats or buy her daughter any gifts for her ballet dance recitals. After reading the article I can completely understand (and quite honestly would agree with) some of her motives in…
Often times, especially around this time of year, I get an idea in my head to create a meaningful moment or an amazing memory with my kids. When I get those ideas, the “dreamer” in me pictures only the perfection of it all. I always imagine the best case scenario, the ideal, the photo inspired…
Our children desperately need to be lovingly, patiently trained. The role of motherhood is to raise children that grow to be independent, self functioning, and responsible. Taking seriously the role to instruct and train is of utmost importance. Hopefully you read Part 1 in regards to training and the thoughts/motives behind it. If I’m honest I…