Discontentment is a Choice

Is tomorrow really Monday? I’m tired of my job. My boss doesn’t appreciate me. Our house isn’t big enough. I’m ready for new clothes. My wardrobe is so last season. Discontent: a restless desire or craving for something you do not have; not happy or peaceful; dissatisfaction I’m finding that more and more people are […]

Will I Always be a Tired Mom?

We had three boys in 2.5 years. When they were 2 years, 1 year, and 3 months old, I kept telling myself that once I got out of the baby/toddler stage, I wouldn’t be so tired. Once they could feed themselves, get themselves dressed for the day, and become more independent, I wouldn’t be […]

Only Boring People Get Bored

Is it summer yet? I am so ready for a break from packing lunches, rushing out the door in the morning, working on homework, and trying to remember everyone’s different schedule. This mama needs a break! However, with the summer break comes many opportunities for kids to become ‘bored’. One of the first things I […]

An Essential Skill Kids Need to be Taught

“Mom, he stole my Pokemon cards!” “Mom, he hit me!” “Mom, when I tackled him, his head hit my nose and now I have a nosebleed. Can you believe he did that to me?!” Arguing. Bickering. Fighting. Disagreements. Conflict. They can wear this mama out. After a 2.5 week break over the holidays, I may […]

That Time My Dishwasher Broke (Kids and Chores)

Growing up, my brother and I had chores that we had to complete each week. One daily chore that we shared was that after dinner, we had to clean the kitchen together. Now, for those of you who know me, you know I tend to be a little on the Type A side of the […]

Fearful Parents in a Crazy World

“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” Charles Spurgeon As I reflect on certain events from the past few weeks, I am reminded that we live in a crazy world that is filled with evil and hate. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. That thought alone can be […]

Keeping your Sanity in the Midst of Chaos

Keeping your Sanity in the Midst of Chaos I love the summer. I love the warm, sunny weather and I love the laziness of no school schedules. When my boys started back to school a few weeks ago, part of me became sad and anxious. I started thinking about what that meant – the school […]

Are the Two’s Actually Terrible?

I’ve always heard the 2-year old stage referred to as the “Terrible Two’s”. And, in all honesty, there are many days when I would like to agree with that phrase. As a parent to a two-year old, you are exhausted from chasing after them and picking up their messes due to their curiosity. You are […]

14 Tips When Traveling With Kids

Before kids, planning to take a trip basically consists of making travel plans, packing your bag, and then going on the trip. That’s it. Once you have kids, travel planning is a bit more complicated…that is, if you want it to be stress free 😊 We have traveled short distances and long distances with our […]

Which Kind of Mom are You?

Are you a mom who focuses on comparisons or a mom who focuses on filling gaps? Let me explain. I wish I was a fun Mom like her. Why can’t I be more organized like her? Could my house be as clean as their house…at least once? My kids act so much better than […]