Category: Thoughts
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taking stock
The next several weeks are a bit packed, so I’m trying to be super strict about vitamins, water, rest, hand-washing, etc. to keep the germies away. And of course, that means I’m upping the healthy routines for my littles as well. Thankfully, they love the taste of their vitamins + drops {wrote about them here}, so that…
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grace. and more grace.
Summers are our busy season. Due to Jonathan’s job as youth pastor, we are able to take kids to camp, lead teens on missions trip, and be heavily involved in our church’s summer outreach for kids. It’s seriously awesome! Like anything, though, it also has parts that are difficult. Like the part where we leave our…
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let me hold you
This verse has been running through my mind this week. There are always problems in our lives, aren’t there? I bet you’ve never ever come to the end of a day and thought, “hey! another day with zero problems! everything went my way today!” Life is riddled with problems. Some tiny; others life-changing. The fact…
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Mom Series :: M is for Mama
Our last interview-ee for this Mom Series is Abbie from M is for Mama. I first found Abbie’s blog when she interviewed my friend, Laine several months ago {you can check out that interview here!}. I have loved reading her blog and following her via instagram, so I knew you all would love meeting her…
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Questions + Answers :: For Moms + By Moms
what’s the best parenting advice you ever received? how do you make time for one-on-one time with your kids? what’s the meal you make when you forgot about supper? these are just 3 of the questions that will be answered in this series.
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Hi. I Need You.
“How are you?” Fine. “Really?” She kept looking at me. I think it was because I was on the verge of tears. I decided she cared. So I told her what I was burdened about. And she listened. The whole conversation took approximately 2 1/2 minutes. But it made me think. Jesus tells us to…
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the sweetest name
“Jesus – the name that charms our fears. That bids our sorrows cease. ‘Tis music to the sinner’s ears, ’tis life and joy and peace.” What other name will give hope when you’re hopeless? What other name can bring peace to your storm? Jesus. Jesus. I know of no other. When sin leaves you hurting. Choices…
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enjoy these years
Last week, my kids and I visited a sweet couple in our church. We filled the crockpot with chili, brought a bag of books, and a million other accessories such as sour cream + cheese, diapers + wipes, pants + underwear {for my potty-training 2 year old}, and the all important blankie for Miles. Say…