Parenting

  • Holiday Family Traditions

    If you know me, it’s no secret that Christmas is my very favorite holiday. I believed in Santa until I was 15, I listen to Christmas music year round, and Christmas movies are never off the table at my house. For me, the best part about Christmas is all of the traditions that surround the holiday. […]

  • To the Mom Who Will Not Be a Short Order Cook

    I’ve seen many pictures, blog posts, and statuses circling around social media stating “I will NOT be a short order cook”, or something to that extent. Many mothers are posting all about how they will have the ultimate control at dinner time and will not be bested by a picky toddler. Here’s my letter to […]

  • Why We Want a Big Family

    I never pictured myself with a big family. Granted, I never saw myself as a stay at home mom or homeschooler either! Right now I have three kids, which is not even close to a big family. If it were up to me, I’d have a baby every year. Today I’m babysitting my friend’s two […]

  • Thankfulness Through the Mess

    Friends, I’m going to be 100% honest with you all today. This morning I woke up just before 4 am. I started to fall back asleep, and the baby started crying. After nursing him, A-Man was crying. He’s been fighting a cold the last week or so. His crying and coughing, kept waking up Baby […]

  • Break the Silence.

    This is the part of my post where I will make very clear that this may not be easy to read for some people who have gone through the loss of a pregnancy or child. Here is my TRIGGER WARNING! If you cannot read this, know that I am praying for you sweet mama. You […]