We've probably all seen more time at home in the past year than we ever planned to. But pre-pandemic and, Lord willing, post-pandemic, our family chooses home in a few strategic ways that shape our family culture.
Being a Stay-At-Home...
I spoke with my dad on a Friday a few weeks ago and he was fine. Over that weekend I got two emails from him that sounded strange and I called him Sunday night to check on him. He...
I’ve said it before, but one of my main goals of motherhood is to create a childhood that feels magical and special and to curate an environment that yields openness and creativity. Holidays have a good bit of all...
“Are we there yet?”
As a child, I would ask my parents this question as we drove down the interstate from Kansas to Kentucky in our minivan to visit my paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We only made this...
Dear Last Baby,
There are plenty of tasks to be done around the house today. The dishwasher needs to be started, and I have no idea if your daddy has clean socks. Your sister’s toys are strewn over every surface,...
As last year’s endless summer (March-August) was finally coming to an end, I had a proposal for my kids: What if we moved them all together in the same room and made the other room a school/play room? They...
So first off, I’m not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. Don’t get me wrong; I’m all about bettering yourself, starting a new hobby, getting serious with a goal, and accomplishing something new that you’re set out to...
Oh, 2020. How many blog posts will be written about how glad we are to see you go. We all have such high hopes for 2021, although maybe those have been tempered somewhat as the pandemic drags on. For...
For many, The Nutcracker Ballet is as much a part of the holiday season as gift giving and lights. Maybe it’s been on your radar lately too - our area is fortunate enough to have had several productions each...
When they were small, our kids always loved participating in musicals at church. I remember one year our oldest was chosen to be a character in a Christmas musical about two grandparents and their grandchildren playing the "Christmas Wish"...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
