Life has been busy lately. My 17-month-old son is an active “climber,” my husband is gone often with work and civic duties, and I spin in circles most days–going from the school drop-off to the store, hoping to exercise and shower before dinnertime. My home and family need me so much, so I try to simplify […]
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My Story
I recognize that when a mother comes to a website like this, she immediately asks herself, “Who is running this website? Do we have anything in common? Can I trust her?” So I’m taking this opportunity to introduce myself a little bit, to share my story, and hopefully inspire others to join me in this […]
Just a Mom?
Last summer I went to a high school reunion. Everyone was comparing accomplishments and talking about their fancy occupations as they held their glass of wine and felt very successful and grown-up. When I confidently expressed to my long lost comrades that I was a full-time mother of two, they tried to sound excited for […]
“Big Kids”
I LOVE having “big” kids. What’s funny about it is that I never knew to really look forward to this phase. All my life I just dreamed of babies. And from the time I held that first sweet newborn cuddled in a ball on my shoulder and listened to his sweet breathing in my ear, […]
Book Summary: Who Moved My Cheese?
This is a popular business book, written to encourage us to deal with change in a healthy, productive manner. Although the book itself doesn’t specifically address motherhood issues, one of the best things a mom can learn is how to be flexible. Several great ideas are compiled into this fun book–and it takes less than one nap-time to read!
Book Summary: Left to Tell
An amazing woman shares her story of how she survived during the Rwanda genocide in 1994 when she and seven other women huddled silently together in a cramped bathroom for 3 months. She shares how she relied on faith in God and the power of forgiveness to overcome.
I Begin to Understand
Over the summer, while we had my friend and her kids living with us, there were some serious challenges. I hoped blessings would come out of those challenges, and the blessing I really wanted was to be a better mom. While the Thomas family was here, I astounded myself (not all that hard) by how […]
Book Summary: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Well, mostly I just like the lists. It is easy for me to find topics my children are interested and then check those books out from the library. I also really like the extra ideas the author gives, such as little crafts or snack ideas to go along with certain books. My favorite thing about this book is that as a school teacher, I thought I knew lots of books.
Book Summary: I Am a Mother
This was probably one of my favorite “mom” books because Jane spoke about the heart of what we are experiencing as mothers. She did not place judgment on women who are not stay-at-home moms, nor did she set herself up as the ideal mother. I was hesitant to read this book because I thought I would feel inadequate compared to Jane, who has had so much public success. Instead, I feel like I am her sister, and she reminds me to focus on how important I am to my children and to…
My Children’s Calling Card
When Real Estate Agents show a home, they frequently leave their business card on the kitchen counter to let the homeowner know who had entered their house that day. Last night when I got into bed, I felt Grace’s “calling card,”a little baby doll in a green outfit with the word “May” (her birth month) […]
His Last Night Being Three
I tucked my little boy in to bed a few minutes ago—he turns four years old tomorrow, and although he is the youngest of three children, he is no longer my “baby.” For some reason, I didn’t have the power to leave his room after I got him settled underneath his beloved purple blankie (the […]
Book Summary: A Quiet Heart
In this beautiful book, Patricia Holland teaches mothers how to find peace and joy, in spite of the not-so-peaceful moments of motherhood. Her book is written to a Christian audience but focuses on principles that are important to every mother: putting essentials ahead of…
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