When I was a brand new mom, do you know what phrase used to bother me the very most? “It goes so fast.” This was usually said to me as I was covered in spit up and so exhausted I couldn’t think straight. I literally remember thinking to myself SOOOO many times, “Easy for you… Continue reading
Tag: motherhood
Her Priorities Don’t Have To Be Your Priorities
Up until recently, the voices in my head were constantly telling me that I wasn’t quite doing things good enough. That as hard as I tried, I just didn’t have what it took to be a successful wife or mom. This is why. In the stay-at-home mom world, there’s quite a bit of emphasis on organization,… Continue reading
Relax Momma Friend, You’re Doing The Best You Can
We have a dog named Mabel. If you live in our neighborhood, you know her. She’s the crazy puppy who constantly runs away and goes on to roam without any intention of listening to us as we chase, yell, and bribe her to come back home. Most of our neighbors are very gracious, and often help… Continue reading
The Moment You Realize All Those Other Moms Were Right
This journey in motherhood…it’s something, isn’t it? Lately it’s been taking my breath away and tugging at the inner most part of my heart. Something deep in my soul is telling me to hug my kids a little tighter, and to live life with them to the fullest. This life never slows down. It feels… Continue reading
The Sisterhood of Motherhood: Let’s Help Each Other Make Supper
Where I’m from, the temps today are in the low 60’s and just yesterday a beautiful little yellow leaf fell right next to my bright pink tennis shoe as I was buckling my little in his car seat. My pumpkin spice candle is crackling downstairs. Fall is in the air. This morning I dressed the… Continue reading
Right Where You Are Is Exactly Where You’re Supposed To Be
My husband and I spent the last three months preparing to move our family from one end of the Twin Cities to the other. We weren’t planning on a move this year, but with houses in our neighborhood selling quickly and a desire to be a little closer to family, we thought it would be a good opportunity… Continue reading
Moms: Let’s Be Teammates, Not Competitors
As a mom, I’m constantly discovering the things that make my kids unique. I’m discovering what makes them smile, what makes them sad, what activities they’re naturally drawn to, how they’re affected by the social situations around them, and what their strengths are, to name a few. I love getting to know them more and… Continue reading
Show Me More
Routine wise, our days look very similar around here, which means I tend to have the same junctions every day when I switch from one activity to the next. Most days, I don’t give them much of a second thought, and just keep plowing through the day. But yesterday I made an effort to be… Continue reading