Tag Archives: Heart Thoughts

When we had our son, I told myself, we are going to limit the interaction with fast food.  Hmmm…nice try mom.  We did okay when he first starting eating real food.  Sometimes we would get a fast food dinner and share a few bites with him, but he had little interest.  But then softball seasonContinue reading “Mom Confessions ~ French Fries and Fast Food”

I knew from the day that we decided to start a family that I wanted to stay home if we could make it happen.  My husband felt the same way too.  However, we both agreed that if it didn\’t feel right after trying it, I was more than welcome to go back to work ifContinue reading “Coming to Terms”

This has been a long week.  Yes, I know it is only Tuesday.  But it doesn\’t change the fact that I am emotionally, spiritually, mentally drained causing me to be physically drained as well.  For me, this long week didn\’t begin on Sunday.  It began on January 26.  Let me explain.  From the outside, toContinue reading “Tough week, but not why you would think”

It is Winter in the Minnesota.  We are closing in on the middle of it and the deepest part of the cold.  However, for me, this not why I struggle during this time of the year.  January, leading into February is a hard time for me filled with many emotions, what ifs, and trying toContinue reading “4 Years Ago, This Time of Year”

At times over the past years I have made resolutions at the start of the new year.  But as the year progressed I would end up forgetting about them or finding that it wasn\’t a great fit. Four years ago I came across the idea of choosing a one word motto for the next year. Continue reading “Embrace”

In late Summer I began to feel very drained.  Spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and most days physically.  I couldn\’t seem to figure out a way through it.  Then I came across Abundant Mama.  I have found that I can relate to what she writes, how she writes, and the deeper level it goes to. I wantedContinue reading “A Lesson in Gratitude”

Today, is the day after Thanksgiving.  For our family yesterday, it was just the three of us.  Some years we have traveled to spend it with extended family or stayed local and spend it with grandparents.  While I enjoy seeing family, spending time with them, and the wonderful conversations, I am happy to not travelContinue reading “Reflecting on Thanksgiving”

When I was a teacher it gave me a glimpse into what having my own kids could be like.  I set it in my mind things I would do, wouldn\’t do, and what I would like to give a try.  Then, I had my own child.  While some of those things still come into play,Continue reading “The Mom I Thought I Would Be”

It has been awhile since I have put my fingers to the keyboard to write.  Honestly, I have been wanting to write and been searching my brain for ideas.  So, I finally let go and decided to wait.  Sometimes, that is just the inspiration I need. Today, is the first snowfall of the season.  WeContinue reading “Yup, it\’s snowing”