If you ask a mom what she wants for Mother’s Day this year, chances are she will either say nothing or make a joke about wanting a nap or a self-cleaning house (or both!). But, I’m going to share with you what we moms really, truly want: appreciation. It sounds so simple, yet it is …
The blessing of grandparents
on Monday, May 6, 2019
Why grandparents are important and why parents don’t need to be jealous of that relationship Science tells us that grandparents being involved in the life of their grandkids is good not only for the children but also for the grandparents themselves. For example, a study released in June of 2016 from Boston College found that …
40 Life lessons learned by age 40
on Thursday, May 2, 2019
In a couple of days, I will leave my 30s behind and turn 40. I’ve been pondering this decade shift for the last couple of months. I’ve concluded that I don’t mind the new number. And I’ve also concluded that I’ve learned a lot in my four decades of life from the serious to the …
Beyond the vows: To have and to hold
on Monday, April 29, 2019
“Beyond the vows” is a series about what marriage relationships actually look like once the wedding is over and life happens. Learn more about the series and how you can share your own story here! My husband and I began dating in high school. In fact, it was on my 15th birthday that he asked me …
Encouragement for moms
on Thursday, April 25, 2019
A collection of posts to refresh and inspire your mama heart Being a mom is awesome — and hard! Some days we are nailing it and have found the right balance of fun and caring for our families. And other days we fall flat on our faces. We question whether we’ve made the right choices …
It’s OK to let go and ask for help!
on Monday, April 22, 2019
Asking for help is hard. It goes against our human pride and desire to be independent and strong. We don’t want to ever admit that we can’t do it all or are weak. We like to take the weight of the world on our shoulders and plaster on a smile as we stumble around under …
Being a Mary and a Martha kind of mom
on Thursday, April 18, 2019
What the story of two sisters in the Bible taught me about motherhood This post first ran back on Feb. 5, 2015 on my former blog. While some things have changed — like the age and some of the needs of my children — everything else remains quite the same. In fact, God brought this …
The one cleaning secret that has helped me be more on top of things at home
on Monday, April 15, 2019
No matter how much I clean and organize around my house, my efforts can seem to be in vain. I get the dishwasher unloaded and turn around to find dishes stacked in the sink. I finish putting away clean laundry and turn around to find the hamper already had dirty clothes in it again. Staying …
What physical therapy taught me about the determination of moms
on Friday, April 12, 2019
About a month ago, I shared with you about my experiences with anxiety and depression on spring break. One of the things I mentioned in that post was seeing a new doctor for my fibromyalgia who prescribed physical therapy for me, including aquatic therapy. While I’ve done physical therapy many times throughout my adult life …
Beyond the vows: To love and to cherish
on Wednesday, April 10, 2019
“Beyond the vows” is a new series about what marriage relationships actually look like once the wedding is over and life happens. Learn more about the series and how you can share your own story here! Taylor Lee, from Accomplished Family, is sharing her story of learning what it means to love and to cherish her husband …