It's December 1st which is typically the day that I finally agree to listen to Christmas music. The Advent calendar is (supposed to be) getting … [Read more...] about Getting Our Christmas On : It’s Time for Christmas Music (Our Daily Bread for Kids Review)
Motherhood
Finding A Little More Room in Your Day
"When I started teaching school as a newly engaged lady, every day kind of came with a to-do list: lesson plans, make copies, grade papers, plan a … [Read more...] about Finding A Little More Room in Your Day
Baby Poppy’s Birth Story : Part Two
This is Part Two of Baby Poppy's birth story. Read Part One if you are a lover of ups and downs, contractions, and me wondering if I'm really in labor … [Read more...] about Baby Poppy’s Birth Story : Part Two
Baby Poppy’s Birth Story : Part One
In case you missed the official Facebook announcement, our little girl Poppy was born on Oct 27. This is a recap of her birth story. [P.S. Don't … [Read more...] about Baby Poppy’s Birth Story : Part One
5 Verses to Focus On During Labor and Delivery
12 short days ago, D Day, my due date, came and went. I was sure I wouldn't go over, not this time. My due date was super accurate. I thought for sure … [Read more...] about 5 Verses to Focus On During Labor and Delivery
The One Thing You Should Be Doing When You Take Your Kids to the Park
A year or so ago there were all these blog posts on what moms should or shouldn't do while they're at the park with their kids. They should take … [Read more...] about The One Thing You Should Be Doing When You Take Your Kids to the Park
Why I Don’t Get Up Before My Kids In the Morning
If you are a mom and you are looking for ways to have better days, to get more done, to get everything off on the right foot, then you've probably … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Get Up Before My Kids In the Morning
Think of a mom. Encourage a mom. Love on a mom.
My high school French teacher had these Friday round table discussions he called Socratic Seminars. Every week he would pose these questions that made … [Read more...] about Think of a mom. Encourage a mom. Love on a mom.
Mommy Win Moments
Mondays are long days at my house. After the bliss of having daddy home on Sunday and playing outside and doing all the fun stuff we love to do with … [Read more...] about Mommy Win Moments
When Will My Child Be Old Enough? (or “What Are We Waiting For?”)
Do you want to know a fun fact about me? I speak two languages fluently (English and French) and I can hold my own in Spanish if I have to. In … [Read more...] about When Will My Child Be Old Enough? (or “What Are We Waiting For?”)