Lessons For My Daughter
I want to show her that there will be days and situations when things go wrong, and one of the few things that provide peace and comfort are good friends.… Read More Lessons For My Daughter
Category: Kids
A Time of Transition
We are in a time of transition. We are going from the parents of babies to the parents of kids. I loved my babies, but I love that we are moving into a new phase of life.
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger… Right?
Parenthood has a way of knocking you on your butt… over an over again. Just when you think you have the hang of it… you realize…You don’t. It’s a daily exercise in humility.… Read More What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger… Right?
Unprepared for the Road Ahead
I feel a little bit unprepared to raise a daughter. I know this sounds strange, being female myself you’d think this would come naturally. No. Raising a daughter is baffling.
Mom Survival Tip: Amoxicillin Ice Cream
I had a brainwave- Amoxicillin flavored ice cream! I know your mind is blown too. Trust me, amoxicillin ice cream is the way to go. … Read More Mom Survival Tip: Amoxicillin Ice Cream
Learning to Leave the House
I don’t enjoy taking my kids in public. I know it sounds terrible. I mean there are some public places I’m thrilled to take them: the park, Walmart, Costco, the library… you know places where people wear pajamas and there’s a 90% chance you’re going to run into another child having an epic meltdown. I… Read More Learning to Leave the House
Lucky Number Three
Before we had kids people asked us “when are you going to have kids?” They’d casually pop the question into a conversation, almost as if they thought we’d never thought of having kids and they were presenting us with a brand new concept. Once we had Harry Potter, people immediately started asking when we were… Read More Lucky Number Three
Are You Listening to Me: Setting Goals
But every once in awhile my kids will show that they were listening and totally surprise me.
Like jaw on the floor surprise me.
… Read More Are You Listening to Me: Setting Goals
Parenting Advice??
Whatever you do, admit to yourself that you aren’t a rock, you aren’t an island, and you do feel pain (and maybe even cry)… too far?
Prayer takes humility and it takes admitting that you cannot successfully navigate motherhood alone… cause newsflash… you can’t.… Read More Parenting Advice??
Cultivating Chaos 