Motherhood
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Monday Motivation
Whether you read this on a Monday or not I hope to leave you with a dash of motivation for your day. In almost every mom group I’ve been in I’ve heard it said that waking up before the children is the only path to sanity. Women wake up at 5 or even 4 AM Continue reading
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Time…
(With all the disclaimers you can think of apply them here) I heard a song called I sit in parks by Kelsea Ballerini about wondering if she missed her chance to have a life with a husband and children. It made me wonder how common this sentiment may be. I know that there’s concern now Continue reading
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Homeschool Frugally
My 5 tips for a frugal homeschool. Continue reading
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Pondering
In Luke 2:19 the Bible says, “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.” This verse follows the birth of Jesus, when the shepherds had come to pay their respects and see the Savior of the world in the helpless shape of a sweet baby in the manger. As a mother, Continue reading
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The Self-Controlled Man = Freedom
I was listening to a great podcast while making dinner last night on building habits in our children and the podcaster mentioned that she reminds her children nearly every day that a self-controlled man is a free man. The podcast episode was so good I listened to it multiple times because, if I’m being honest, Continue reading
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Don’t get your pink back..
If you’re a mom I’m sure you’ve heard a saying that goes something like… it’s time to get your pink back! It’s referring to color change in a flamingo after it has babies. While caring for its young, the mother will have a pale color and then get its pink, vibrant color back when not Continue reading
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The Quiet Life
What if it’s not your lot in life to be the next Elizabeth Elliot, Joan of Arc or Mother Theresa. What if you’re just meant to embrace a quiet life while being diligent with the Father’s business? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 says,”But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye Continue reading
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A confident mother.
If you’re a living, breathing human woman you’ve experienced moments that filled with anything but confidence. Or maybe you were confident and it turns out you should’ve slowed your roll a bit. Funny story: I didn’t know how to work a diaper with my first born and the peditrician had to teach me why the Continue reading
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Birthday special.
Today, my son turns 13! I say this every year, regardless of the age of my children, but MAN THAT WENT FAST! Every birthday I reflect on that person’s, or myself, past, present, and future. I remember my babies tiny fingers and toes, I remember the funny way they said their names as toddlers, and Continue reading
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Daily Worship
Cook the meal, Sweep the floors Baby needs changed, lessons need taught. This is where daily worship happens. The Lord will meet me where I am. Have I been in His word today or whispered a prayer in the chaos? I’m sure He’ll be there waiting… Baby needs changed, children bickering Another meal served and Continue reading
The Millennial Mom 