This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. Something terrible happened today. Something that made my Monday even more difficult… My coffee maker broke! The nerve of this cherished appliance of mine to decide to stop working on a day that I not only value it’s presence, but I RELY on it Read More
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An Open Letter to My Teenage Daughter: Advice for Every Young Woman
My daughter is only two, but let me tell you she gives us glimpses of her teenage self daily. Every time she gives us that oh so blatant look of fiery attitude we see a glimpse of her future. How can a soon to be three year old give so much attitude with one quick Read More
The Mom I Never Thought I’d Be
Six months ago I was a different mother than I am today. My life was not easy, but my days were somewhat care-free in the scheme of things. My life was full of happy chaos, joyful noise and a clear calendar ahead. I worried about trivial things that seemed to matter so much at the Read More
Motherhood Book – Living on Coffee and Prayer
All mothers live in two worlds. One world is full of laughter, joy, and precious cuddles. The other world is full of potty training, tantrums, germs, and tears. Both worlds are important, and both worlds compete for center stage. Author Christi Cazin knows that motherhood is two-fold. Her days are chocked full of diaper changes, Read More
For Such A Time As This…
On May 7th 2018, the neurologist called my cell phone around seven at night. As I sat down slowly I listened intently to the doctor’s words. I felt sweaty, sick, and scared. My heart began to flutter painfully. He spoke quickly, but I barely found words to reply. Hot tears streamed down my face. I Read More
Letter to a Brand New Mom
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. Dear Brand New Mommy, Congrats! Welcome to the mom club. As you’ll soon find out, motherhood is full of ups and downs. Tears, tantrums, sleep deprivation, and diapers will all become your new normal. Your job title will soon include cook, maid, milk producer, Read More
5 Reasons Why Stay at Home Mom’s Deserve Respect
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. I’m a stay-at-home mom. No, that doesn’t mean I eat Bon-bon’s all day, I don’t even know what a Bon-bon is! My day is full of constant work actually. I fold clothes, wash fingerprint covered surfaces, prepare about five meals and fourteen snacks a Read More
A Letter To My Weary Soul
Dear Weary, Worn Out Mother, I know you’re tired today. I know you feel like a failure. Yesterday was rough, wasn’t it? The doctor’s office made you wait too long, the shot your daughter had made her sick and fussy. You knew it wouldn’t last long, but you still felt overwhelmed by the tears. You Read More
My Secret To Surviving Motherhood
I’m a deeply flawed person. I love my children and I try to be the best mother I can be. I love my husband and try to be the best wife I can be. I try, but I constantly fall short. I fail, make mistakes and yes, even lose my temper sometimes. My Facebook persona Read More
6 Things You Should Do Every Day to Make the Most out of Motherhood
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. I have a quote displayed in my house that reads “Let me love you a little more, before you’re not little anymore.“ How beautiful is that? It makes me want to drop what I’m doing and play on the floor with my kids. Every Read More