For this child I have prayed…Really?
Our sweet babies are born. We are deliriously happy about their arrival. We eat up every second of that newborn smell. Our heart explodes over their beginning sounds and sweet snuggles. We post a photo…
The Biggest Lies We Tell
We don’t really intend to be dishonest…Our intent is not to lie…but without even thinking, we say one of these two things…and just like that we have lied not only to other people, but to ourselves. What…
Five Things to Take Home from the Delivery Room
After having a baby, many hospitals do a great job providing new parents with lots of things to help them get off to a great start once they are home with their new little one….
When You’re Not Enjoying Being a Mom
Mom Life: It begins with morning sickness… then comes the third trimester… then the sleepless nights… then the toddler years… then the sibling squabbles… then the friendship struggles… then the teenage questions… then the letting go….
The Second Time Around
“The Second Time Around” was written when I was pregnant with our second kiddo. We now have four, so I’ve made a few updates to this post. As I thought ahead to Baby #2, there were some…
Why We’ve Told Our Kids the Truth About Santa
“Do your kids believe in Santa?” During the holiday season, this is a question we are asked over and over again. We are parents to little ones and [especially in faith circles] individuals are always curious as to…