Mom guilt is that aching in the pit of our stomach. It comes on as soon as we hold our first child. That moment when we discover how much better we should be at motherhood. We torture ourselves with what we should’ve said or what we wish we shouldn’t have said or what we should’ve done but didn’t. Mom guilt is emotional cancer. It eats away at … [Read more...]
Our Thanksgiving Tree
Most of you already know that I LOVE Thanksgiving. So, with fall leaves on the ground and pumpkin bread in the oven, I knew it was time for another Kraft project. This usually means I spend way too much money at Hobby Lobby. I was inspired by a photo on Pinterest and got started. Here's what you need: Branches from your … [Read more...]
I Taught My Son To Steal
"Mom, look what I got!" Samuel came home from school excited to share his new treasure. He walked towards me and unfurled a shiny white shirt. "I got it in lost and found at school today." He opened up the collar so I could see the name brand tag. "It's under armor. Isn't it cool?" "Is that your shirt?" I was confused. Samuel was our most … [Read more...]
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How are you doing with your devotion time? Are you learning about Jesus as a family? Prayers at night are a sweet time, but I'm talking about sitting with your child and actually talking about Jesus together. If you're having a difficult time--I have something very cool that will lend you a hand. Which means you're going to love me alot. I used … [Read more...]
Help! I Don’t Like My Child.
Very few mothers breathe these words out loud and even fewer would admit to entertaining these thoughts on more than one occasion --I just don’t like my child. It goes against all the syrupy mommy-goodness we’ve been taught. We’re reminded on each Pinterest-perfect mom-blog exactly how to do things perfectly, dress your kids like … [Read more...]