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Motherhood
July 7, 2020
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The True Weight of Motherhood is the Unrelenting Expectations

It was already a rough evening, not unlike most evenings. The tween was upset that I was—gasp!—making him do his school work. The 6-year-old was…

Kids, Motherhood
September 12, 2017
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A Mom’s Journey from Hypocrite to Humble

I’ll never co-sleep when I have kids. Our bedroom will be our place to spend time together. Alone time. The tv will not be a babysitter. I…

Kids, Motherhood
August 31, 2017
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Why I’m Perfectly Okay With My Average Parenting Goals This Year

It’s the eve of back-to-school. I’ve labeled books and bags, filled up BPA-free water bottles and made sure there are enough pairs of matching…

Kids, Motherhood
June 24, 2017
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When A Little Boy Completely Surprised Me With His Reaction to My Daughter’s Appearance

It was a lively family party in preparation for a wedding weekend, and the house was full of family members from all over the country – some…

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
June 13, 2016
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The Booger On The Wall

My husband and I have been attending a new church for about a year now and are part of a small group that meets every other week for Bible study. A…

Faith, Foster Care, Kids, Motherhood
April 3, 2016
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Before You Give up on Hospitality

I stink at hostessing. It is not my gift. This has been clear to me for a long time because I grew up in the home of an incredible hostess. My mom…

Kids, Relationships
July 28, 2015
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This is simple and so important for your marriage!

My husband and I are currently experiencing the great joy of expecting our first child. It has been a time of preparation, anticipation, and dreaming…

Kids, Motherhood
July 1, 2015
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Expecting More From Our Children Than We Do From Ourselves

The other day my six year old son ran his school’s annual cross-country race. Twice around a fairly large football field. He finished…

Featured
February 3, 2015
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Family Scheduling

We live by a schedule (and when I say, “We” I actually mean “I” am a total complete planning FREAK!!!) I have TWO large desk-sized calendars…

Featured, Journal, Motherhood
January 26, 2015
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The Not So Perfect

“ The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind – the – scenes with everyone else’s highlight…