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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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”
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”
The Need for a Schedule
I have always been a planner and an organizer. I have my pen and paper calendar that goes with me in the diaper bag. I have my wall calendar for all to see. I even have a weekly activities calendar and menu on the fridge. When my oldest was born we fell into a routineContinue reading “The Need for a Schedule”
Losing Your Identity in Motherhood
Before we had kids I was a wife, a teacher, and me. I knew who I was, where I was, and where I was headed. I also knew that one day, we wanted to grow our family. When you bring kids into the picture things change within you. Maybe you don\’t notice it right away,Continue reading “Losing Your Identity in Motherhood”
Our Strengths vs. Our Weaknesses
Let\’s talk about strengths. Do you know what your greatest strength is? Could you list off your top three strengths? On the flip side…weaknesses. Do you know what your greatest weakness is? Let\’s go a little deeper. Looking at each of your children: Can you list their top three strengths? Can you identify a weaknessContinue reading “Our Strengths vs. Our Weaknesses”
"Brave Moms, Brave Kids\’ Book Giveaway
Starting today, Tuesday, January 9 at 3 p.m. you can enter to win a FREE copy of Lee Nienhuis\’s book \”Brave Moms, Brave Kids\”. Just use the entry form below to get your entries in The contest ends on Friday, January 12 at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be picked randomly Saturday and when theContinue reading “"Brave Moms, Brave Kids\’ Book Giveaway”
B: Believe God
The first letter in the word Brave. The start of turning moms into every day heroes and helping them realize this truth. After working through fear and anxiety, learning that God did in deed give us fear, but it is the enemy who takes it and turns it into anxiety, I have begun to createContinue reading “B: Believe God”
BRAVE
As many of you know I am blessed with being a part of a book launch team for the book \”Brave Moms, Brave Kids\” by Lee Nienhuis. As I have been reading, I have been sharing some of the insights and things I have learned or found helpful along the way. But I realized thatContinue reading “BRAVE”
Being a Mom & Feeding Your Kid ~ What Breastfeeding Taught Me
Breastfeeding is hard. Let\’s just put that out there. Sure, there is a lot of convenience in it, but there are also a lot of inconveniences. There are a lot of benefits to it, but there are also good alternative options too. But why, whether we choose to breastfeed, pump, give formula, or some combination,Continue reading “Being a Mom & Feeding Your Kid ~ What Breastfeeding Taught Me”
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