We all mistakes. It doesn\’t matter how young or old we are, we all make them. These are the words I was saying to my oldest. Sometimes it may be one mistake in a moment, sometimes many in that moment. But we all make them. Why? Because we are always learning and growing. Mistakes areContinue reading “Making Mistakes, Learning, & Letting Go of Perfect ~ In Ourselves & Our Kids”
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Take the Time ~ Savor the Moment ~ Go on the Adventure
My kiddos knew strawberry season was coming up and were looking forward to the chance to go and pick our own. We were able to go this past weekend. Saturday, the day was hot and opted for an adventure to Sillwater because of timing once everyone was ready for the day. So Sunday looked moreContinue reading “Take the Time ~ Savor the Moment ~ Go on the Adventure”
Recharge ~ Acrostic Poem
RECHARGE Release, and find rest & rejuvenation Ease emotion, enter energy Change control, become more centered Have hope AMP it up, become alive again Revamp by recreating rituals & routines Give grace, get gratitude Each day\’s end begins anew, envelope yourself with excitement
Invest in Your Marriage ~ Keep Dating Your Spouse, Even After Kids
So back in February, I did the Abundant Mama Program. It has taking me on a journey of reflecting where I came from and how far along I have come. It has allowed me to reflect while digging in deep, showing me where things needed to change going forward. There are tough days in life,Continue reading “Invest in Your Marriage ~ Keep Dating Your Spouse, Even After Kids”
Finding a New Way to Write ~ Acrostic Poem Style
I have been enjoying some creative poem writing lately. I have found a joy in creating acrostic poems. The idea came to me through the Abundant Mama Program and Peace Circle. Each month there is a theme and we are given a word to turn into an acrostic poem. It can be as simple asContinue reading “Finding a New Way to Write ~ Acrostic Poem Style”
Seperation Anxiety, Toddlers, & Only Wanting Mama
My youngest has been going through a separation anxiety phase. I didn\’t realize that at this age they would still have phases like this. I will be honest, I don\’t remember my oldest going through it, but then again we had just moved and had a newborn. I was still possible he went through it,Continue reading “Seperation Anxiety, Toddlers, & Only Wanting Mama”
Making Your Own Height Chart
I started a themed height chart for each kiddo that went along with their nursery decor. I marked it after each wellness visit for the first year. Then I decided to do something that I could mark both kiddos down on for height. I say the tape measure type height chart on a board andContinue reading “Making Your Own Height Chart”
Toddlers, Travel, Sleep & Simplifying
When you overthink things and it gets more complicated sometimes you just need to listen to a 2 1/2 year old to simplify things. You see my youngest is still in a crib at home. He has plenty of space in it and still sleeps well. Our hope and intent is to use it untilContinue reading “Toddlers, Travel, Sleep & Simplifying”
Rock Dragonfly
On a recent trip up to the North Shore along Lake Superior I had a focus of collecting rocks to make a dragonfly out of. I got the idea from my hubby who shared a picture with me of one done that was big enough to put in a garden. I don’t have the gardenContinue reading “Rock Dragonfly”
Making More of My Morning Ritual
I have been working on finding a morning ritual that works well with the season I am in. One that allows me to dig in deeper, connect with God, and carry with me through the day. Something that works with my own natural flow and rhythm. My morning ritual is something that I want toContinue reading “Making More of My Morning Ritual”
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