Mothering One Day at a Time
As I sat with my growing belly, full of anticipation for the arrival of my firstborn, the possibilities were endless for this little girl. Maybe she…
Continue ReadingSo God Made a Mother With a Willing Heart
You may have heard it said that God only gives special children to special parents. But, when God made the mother of a child who has special…
Continue ReadingFall into the Arms of Jesus, Little One
I have three younger brothers, so I know how crazy and wild boys can be. Lots of falls, cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, and even a couple of…
Continue ReadingHere’s to the Strong Ones Living with Type 1 Diabetes
This is a shout-out to all the sweet girls. The ones hustling so hard to live like normal. The ones with type 1 diabetes. Some of you have been…
Continue ReadingYou Don’t Have to Lose Yourself to Be a Good Mom
There is nothing wrong with losing yourself in motherhood. Diving in head first, serving your kids and spouse endlessly, never asking for a break,…
Continue Reading10 Tips to Banish Teenage FOMO
Do you ever feel like the whole world is having a party—and you weren’t invited Maybe you worry about being included in the right groups or…
Continue ReadingNo Screens Before 7: How Our Family Broke Free of the Screentime Habit
“We still have three more minutes!” my 7-year-old says, bouncing with Christmas-like anticipation and excitement. “Well,” I say, looking from…
Continue ReadingI Want My Boys To Become Men of Character
I’m a single mama of two young boys. As a woman raising young boys, I’ve thought a lot about how I want them to act—as kids and adults. We joke…
Continue ReadingI’m So Thankful For This Little Family
I remember my teenage self dreaming, hoping, and praying for a life like I have now. Praying for a man to love me, to be loyal to me, to want a…
Continue ReadingI Know It’s Just Summer Camp but I Miss You Already
You would’ve thought I was sending you off to college. The way I triple-checked to make sure you had everything you needed and reminded you about…
Continue ReadingWitch, Please! Hocus Pocus 2 Release Date Means the Sanderson Sisters Countdown Is ON
“Lock up your children!” screeches Winifred Sanderson (played by Bette Midler) in the teaser trailer for Disney’s long-awaited…
Continue ReadingGood Dads Make Great Grandpas
This is not only written for my dad, but for all the dads out there who aren’t the typical, everyday dads. The hands-on dad, the dad who goes on…
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