I have two daughters in middle school. Someone pour me a glass of wine. Seriously! Actually, my girls are pretty awesome middle schoolers, and for the most part, they have chosen some pretty awesome middle school friends. However, even these sweeties get caught up in some girl drama. So, here are… Read More →
It’s that time of year again when our family schedule radically shift as we greet a much needed summer break. As I shared last summer, I often lament over whether making a plan is even worth my time. Is it even reasonable to expect to create a summer routine that… Read More →
I have a confession … I really like my daughter a whole lot! In fact, the older she gets, the more I like her. Oh, the challenges of parenting a teenager are real and the stakes just keep getting higher. But seriously, I love that we have real conversations in… Read More →
She looked across the living room at me with those eyes that said, “Is it my turn now?” and all I could think of was how she’s matured faster than I anticipated. This very daughter of mine who usually can’t get through the door before she’s telling us about her… Read More →
Hello ice cream cones. Hello flip flops. Hello catching fireflies. Hello summer! We thought today would be a great time to kick off summer with an ultimate Summer block party. Do you have summer bucket list, recipe, tip, reading list, or vacation planning guide? We want to read it! Let’s… Read More →
Another school year has come and gone. It’s already been over a week ago that I danced my way through the final day to the Peppermint Twist with all the children during their year-end Candyland themed party, and I’d like to say that I’ve gotten through the forest of papers… Read More →
“Aren’t you tired?” She asked over pizza while our kids giggled around us in the booth. “I, mean, you’re a mom and you have a busy life and you have so much on your plate.” I think about her question and stifle a yawn before I answer. “Yes. I am.”… Read More →
Last year I told myself that I was going to make 2013 the year of caring for me. After years of living in a hoping to get pregnant, pregnant, nursing, hoping to get pregnant continuum, our family felt complete and I sensed God calling me to better care for the… Read More →
Last week we asked you to fill out a simple survey so we could get to know you better. This is what you told us: We want you to know we are listening. We want this to be a place you want to come to each week to be… Read More →
When I read Proverbs I can’t help but notice the theme of instilling wisdom into our children’s hearts. It’s all over the place, isn’t it? So I notice it. I meditate on it. And then I panic. Teaching my daughters about the Lord is a heavy burden. The best kind… Read More →