The Pot Boiled Over: Making Messy Moments Count

The Pot Boiled Over: Making Messy Moments Count

I got a little distracted that morning. My pre-homeschool routine includes a workout, shower, “quiet” time, some social media posting + scheduling, and getting breakfast ready for everyone. The days have been chilly, so oatmeal sounds good every morning....
Day 10: I Don’t HAVE to…Raise an All-Star Athlete

Day 10: I Don’t HAVE to…Raise an All-Star Athlete

When Big J was about to start kindergarten, a friend of mine told me about some parents she knew who were holding their children back a year, not because they needed to mature socially or because of a learning concern, but so they would be the bigger, more athletic...
MOPS: The Community I Needed at Just the Right Time

MOPS: The Community I Needed at Just the Right Time

As if having a second child isn’t enough of a change, we also went through me leaving my job to stay home, trying to sell a house, and The Hubby starting medical school all at the same time back in 2008. I’m pretty sure we had gone insane. Being these...
The Love Dare for Parents Wrap-Up!

The Love Dare for Parents Wrap-Up!

Woot! We did it! The Love Dare for Parents – CHECK! Well, maybe not everyone is finished with The Love Dare for Parents, but whether you’ve just started, are somewhere in the middle, or completed all 40 days, we all have a reason to celebrate! You took on...
The Last {Five Minute Friday}

The Last {Five Minute Friday}

It’s Five Minute Friday with lovely Lisa-Jo! Set a timer and just write. Don’t worry about making it just right or not. For me? An exercise in letting go and letting words flow. Five minutes only. {yes, I do set a timer and it quacks like a duck at 5 minutes, which...
Why a Mom’s Body Image Matters to Her Sons

Why a Mom’s Body Image Matters to Her Sons

Earlier this year, I was challenged to write my health goals at this point in my life. I’ve set lots of health goals in the past, but most of them have been weight-related. A number. A size. This time, I felt God leading me a different direction with my health...