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
Showing the “Real” You
The chinks in our otherwise flawless exterior are important to our story. Our failings, shortcomings, and stumbles make us human, and they make us work harder to improve. They help make us who we are.… Read More Showing the “Real” You
Embracing the “Littles” Phase of Life: Enjoying the Moments
So admit it, you’re drowning, I’m drowning. This is the stage of life we’re in right now. It’s rough… but we will make it out. And in the meantime, there are some really beautiful (and funny) moments that make the whole journey worth it. … Read More Embracing the “Littles” Phase of Life: Enjoying the Moments
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??
A Love Hate Relationship With Legos
There are moments when Legos are the best thing since sliced bread, and other moments when Legos are just… the worst. … Read More A Love Hate Relationship With Legos
Christmas is a Mom’s Showstopper Challenge
Does anyone else feel like Christmas is the Showstopper Challenge for moms? If you’re not familiar with what the “Showstopper Challenge” is, let me offer some clarification. The Showstopper Challenge is the third of three weekly challenges on the Great British Baking Show (if you haven’t watched it, it’s on Netflix, stop your life and… Read More Christmas is a Mom’s Showstopper Challenge
Cultivating Chaos 