I am utterly shocked at my confidence in motherhood…five years later. And three children. When my son was born I could barely put on his clothes. I knew I would break him. And his chicken legs were the smallest I’d seen. Wait, had I even held a newborn baby before? I was dumbfounded going to […]
KIDS vote: What is your best quality?
We talk a lot about the mothering attributes we want to develop, but now it’s time to reflect on what our kids want us to develop–or better yet, the qualities they already recognize and appreciate in us! Perhaps this small survey will provide valuable insight into what matters most to our children. So think about it, […]
Navigating the Internet
A few nights ago, I collapsed on the couch after tucking my children into bed, and I thought I’d look through a few blogs before heading out to a baby shower. As I looked through a seemingly-endless stream of perfectly-decorated homes, darling crafts, and breathtaking photography, I started to feel like an absolute zero. I […]
Baby on Board
Submitted by Judy Kay Kyker: Now that Jack has become a maniac crawler, our morning-nap school hours are even more precious (I home-school my kids). Even just a week ago I could set him down with a few toys and know that he would be perfectly happy right there in one little spot while […]
Finding Strength in the Scar
It is foolish to pretend that one is fully recovered from a disappointed passion. Such wounds always leave a scar.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I’ve had quite a few surgeries – a benign tumor, the size of a tennis ball, removed from my neck and a cesarean section to deliver […]
A Tiara Tale
We are all princesses, right? Because of that fact I believe every woman should own a tiara. A simple headpiece, you say? Oh no, my dear, a tiara holds power! For instance, the other day I woke up and didn’t want to do a thing, but my house needed cleaning. As I walked past my […]
You’re Gonna Miss This
After the whole summer of trying (often very unsuccessfully) to make grocery shopping with 5 kids a somewhat pleasant “field trip,” it got pretty old. Yesterday, I dropped all 5 kids at school (the twins just started preschool) and headed to the grocery store and Costco all by myself for the first time in […]
The Beauty of Asking for Help*
I’m slowly checking off my summer bucket list. Today was tie dye, peaches and strawberries, picnic dinner at Descanso Gardens (with live music) and back home for root beer floats. Even better, tonight at Descanso Gardens I was able to do one of my favorite things. For our picnic dinner I made a really yummy […]
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: You Staying Young
This book has been widely publicized, so you most likely know the basic premise. It is “The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty.” The book goes through your basic body systems and then discusses how they function best and what we can do to stay feeling our best. Young is less and how you look and more about your quality of life, energy and preventing disease.
Book Summary: As a Man Thinketh
James Allen has put together a beautiful collection of thoughts and ideas designed to improve the way we think. The book is only 50 pages long, but it is powerful, inspiring, and amazing! The description from the front cover reads, “Throughout his life, James Allen (1864-1912) sought an oasis of tranquility amidst…
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 […]