We took our kids on an evening walk. I watched my little girl ride her bike next to her baby brother in his stroller, and I realized how much life has changed since this month last year, how our family has grown. So much growth, in such a short time. Motherhood seems to be like … Continue reading Motherhood: The season of so much and so little
The nights our little village has the local farmer’s market and music in the park are like summer magic. I find myself writing about these nights often because they are somewhat of a dream come true for me. We moved to our small town about 8 years ago now, and for 4.5 years we knew … Continue reading Setting down roots: growing together in motherhood
I look at the clock. We’re an hour out from when we should leave the house and it’s go time. Breakfast for everyone, diaper change, brush teeth, another diaper change for the baby, brush my own teeth, realize there’s not enough time to shower and my husband already left for work so no one to … Continue reading Running Late or Staying present
It was the end of the day. Her baby brother had been taking her things since the moment they woke up. She is the kindest, most loving, big sister though and she had been patient all day long. She waited while I nursed her brother, prepped meals, held him for multiple naps, and switched the … Continue reading A Walk: Simplifying Childhood Connection
It’s one of those days that revives your spirit. And your mom heart. And possibly your mental health. The sun is shining and it’s not too hot out; the perfect day for the splash pad. The kids are excited and it’s my baby’s first time outside of the womb experiencing a real summer excursion like … Continue reading Summer Simplicity: Splashpad mom
It was last Easter that I had a game changer realization. I had borrowed a second crockpot from a friend so that I could have the meat and mashed potatoes cooking at the same time while we were at church, ensuring I would be able to host dinner in a timely manner. I was nearing … Continue reading Simplifying Motherhood in the kitchen: The Two crockpot method
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