This week, my 2 year old has been waking up about an hour earlier than he has for the past few months, and he's not particularly quiet. Now that the days are getting longer, the sun is up early...
Be sure to check out Part 1: Your Kid's Health!
My sanity has never been as tested as a mom, as it was a few weeks ago when my daughter had to have surgery to remove her tonsils. If you...
We've all heard the saying before, "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!" It always seems to fly out of someones mouth when you mention a hardship they think isn't so serious. You roll your eyes and thank the...
If you’re anything like me, you try REALLY HARD to save some extra money here and there.
Cut your husband and you baby’s hair. Check.
Shop the buy one get one sales at Publix. Check.
Get rid of Cable TV. Check.
Now that...
Kyle and I made the decision early in our marriage that adoption would be part of our story. We assumed we would pursue an international adoption because the need is truly so great and is to this day. We...
Years ago, a friend told me about a summer she spent in college studying Proverbs Chapter 31 with a group of friends. She laughed and said they started calling themselves the P31WOG's (Proverbs 31 Women of God). Now, having...
My first baby was a surprise. Not the kind you have 9 months to prepare for, but mere minutes. The day after my 29th birthday, I got a call from our foster care resource worker that a newborn needed...
My husband and I went to Napa Valley for our honeymoon. Before we had kids we implemented “Champagne Monday’ and toasted each other weekly out of fancy cups. On my 30th birthday, giant chevron numbers appeared in my front...
I am 5 months pregnant and my husband just finished prep to teach our Sunday school class, he is doing dishes, cooking lunch, holding our 14 month old while he cries for milk, and I am sitting on the...
A pile of dirty diapers. The endless filling of sippy cups. Wiping up crumbs leftover from humble family meals served on an ordinary kitchen table. Simple books recited by memory to eager ears. The same familiar songs sung without accompaniment...
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...
