I felt stuck in this valley alone – Isn’t that often the way we feel when our minds deceive us – alone. My thought life ran rapid. I regularly thought negative and had bad dreams. Those dreams often ended with me thinking my family was better off with out me. I know this isn’t true.… Continue reading Overcoming Mom Guilt
They say the days are long the years are quick. They’re right. I can’t believe that April 9th of 2009 was my last day of work before gaining the Title Mom. Our first daughter arrived in early May. Now we have three daughters and time has gone by so quick! Last month, March 4th to be exact,… Continue reading Working outside the home
My husband and I have three daughters aged 9, 7 and 4. It regularly blows my mind how two parents can create three little humans that are so uniquely different from each other. Our 4 year-old is a spitting image of my husband. Her personality is all me! I’m talking about her short fuse, her… Continue reading That’s why I’m her mom
One of the keys to success in living a healthy life is meal prep. Having things ready before hand can go a long way. Whether you have entire meals ready, a portion of a meal, or snacks, it will you make the right choices. I know many who skip breakfast or don’t eat right at… Continue reading Getting kids involved in meal prep
I’m amazed at the love and support my family has received these last two weeks. In case you were unaware two weeks ago I broke my left foot. Being in a cast has brought a sentence of life on the couch and limited movement. This has its ups and downs. I am overwhelmed with thankfulness!!!… Continue reading Feeling loved and discouraged
Father and son sat side by side. “She’s really great.” said the son. “I know” the father replied. They sat there in silence thinking about her. The father finally spoke words “She has so many gift and talents. It’s a shame she doesn’t use them. She’s beautiful.” The son nodded in agreement. He continued “She… Continue reading Love from a Father
The other night our oldest daughter came downstairs to let me know her throat was sore from coughing so much. She asked if we could put some ‘Vicks’ on to help ease the pain. With a smile on her face she said ‘Wait a minute!!! God makes medicine doesn’t he?!” We talked about how God… Continue reading Little girl BIG dreams….Encouraging your kids
