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Category Archives: Motherhood
Let your child be “big!” (task ideas for toddlers)
My son Wade wants you to know something. He wants you to know he is BIG. He wants you to know he DOES things. And that he does some of the same things mommy and daddy do. Has your child … Continue reading
My mother’s prayers saved my life
Do you remember a crossroads that changed the trajectory of your life? Or that could have for the worse? I remember walking out of earshot of the good and right lessons I learned as a child. I wondered, what might … Continue reading
Quick thought: when a child surprises you
It’s been a hell of a week and I will get back on (blog) track and the simplicity series next week. Tonight I want to share a quick story. My son Wade has a growing vocabulary and like most parents … Continue reading
2 minutes on the cycle of life (thinking about my friend’s passing)
My husband accepted his place in the cycle of life before I did. Prior to Wade I was never interested in children, and lacked respect for them as a people group (as funny as it sounds). I did not have … Continue reading
2 things I want all working moms to know
As I stood over Wade’s crib to say goodbye, I tried to not sob. I did not want to be that mom – the one who shares her tears of guilt with her child. (Those are not for a child … Continue reading
Expectations – 5 ways to stop beating yourself up already
I talked to a friend on my way into work this morning. We shared our frustration for how quickly evenings pass, especially with young children. Even the basic tasks seem to take so much time – work, dinner, clean-up, play … Continue reading
Evening ideas – What do you do??
As I race out of work to pick up Wade, thinking of dinner and my evening to do list, I wish it was easier. I have taken steps to simplify and stretch my evenings but I always long for more. … Continue reading
Simple story entry – mommy’s secret
A few months back we introduced a blankey to Wade – a soft teal chenille type. He developed a tender attachment in just a few weeks. Now the blankey is a nap and bedtime must. He carries the blankey around … Continue reading
Great expectations
Today was our first real day at the beach with Wade. Being beach lovers, my husband Brian and I have developed a somewhat involved beach setup over the years: chairs, umbrellas, staked blanket, cooler w drinks and food, cart, reading … Continue reading
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