At the end of every month, Emily Freeman shares what she’s learned, and she hosts a link-up on her blog where everyone can meet and share what they’ve learned too. And I’m joining her today! So here, in no particular order, are 10 things I learned in September… 1. God’s goodness and mercy hunts us down. As I […]
4 Tips to Effective Discipline
One boy shoves. And the other pinches. And before I know it, we’re on the brink of a full-out brawl. I run as I hear the screaming and scramble to break up the situation as it escalates. I’m tempted to yell, as I see how they’re acting. And I’d be lying if I said I’d […]
When Motherhood is Messy and You Need Some Hope
Motherhood is messy and sometimes I wonder if I’m really cut out for the job. My days are unpredictable and often just crazy, taking bends and unexpected turns I would never anticipate at all. And while it’s true I have some crazy motherhood days as a mama of five, I also experience some hilarious moments […]
Benefits to Being Outside This Summer {MOB Society}
At our house, summer has begun! We completed our school year and are moving into the new pace of summer with its carefree and relaxed spirit. We are enjoying the sunshine and our first full season using our backyard pool, with everyone swimming safely on their own. And oh how the kids are LOVING the […]
When Being Weary Becomes Suffering :: {Hope for the Weary Mom}
I’m a mama, and many days I feel weary. Maybe you do too? What is it about motherhood that runs us down and drags us along? I’m thinking you know exactly what I mean. It’s a dichotomy, this motherhood-life we live. Loving our daily lives, yet wishing they were not as they are. Feeling connected […]
A Letter to You, For When You’re Weary
Dear weary mom, I see you. And I’ve been you. Weary, drooping, and exasperated, like week-old tulip petals trying to hang on. Fading and withering, more and more … until weak, and all used-up, and falling right down. I am you. And I know. I see the messes you face over and over again. The Cheerios appearing on the floor […]
Electronics: Balancing Privacy with Protection
In this electronics age, managing our kids and their electronics can be tricky. From texting, to Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, and Xbox gaming, it’s a fine line between their desire for privacy and our obligation to protect them. The MOB Society is doing a series this month about parenting boys in an electronics age, and […]
Mended :: When You Need to Remember God Loves You {Week 7}
Sometimes we’re mended little by little as we stop and choose to see all the ways He loves. I awake to kids arguing and yelling … punching actually. And as I investigate why this is happening, it becomes no surprise why punches were thrown. At seven and eight years old, April Fool’s Day is a […]
How to Share Your Past Failure with Your Kids
This year is our second year in our homeschooling adventure. We’re studying the Old Testament as well as ancient world history, and are learning so much! We began the year in Genesis and Exodus, learned about the Egyptians and their ancient culture, and started memorizing the ten commandments one by one. In December, as I […]
You Are Loved … Deeply, Truly, ALWAYS
Motherhood wrestles me to the ground and pins me down more days than I care to admit. Insecurity mounts and the feelings of failure rise,like a wave ready to take me completely under and hold me there. Giving in to feelings is futile, and I do so more than I care to admit. But God […]
