finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
It’s been such a long time since I’ve word dumped a big ol’ life update. So, here goes … Life is so full right now. So full and so beautiful. Jemma and Max are awesome – like, I really enjoy just being with them. Which, yes, means there have been seasons where I have not […]
Wow – this is quite the busy week on the blog! Coming up I’ve got some extra insight on completing your degree, a melt-in-yo-mouth recipe and a Jemma Says which is becoming a favorite of mine. I worked my buns off getting things ready for Christmas and I’ve finally been able to catch my breath […]
I wrote this a few months ago – July sometime I think. It took me a really really long time to fall into the groove with two kids. Like, one or two days out of the week went well, that’s it. Thankfully, everyone has aged a bit – me included – and we’re handling the […]
Oh, the pumpkin patch! Or, as Jemma insists, the pumpkin farm :) Jemma + Max have had two opportunities to visit the pumpkin farm thus far and Jemma is already begging her Daddy for a third visit before pumpkin season comes to a close. The first trip was with the aunts. Dominic sent me to […]
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://comp.ly/3/8vNxcO.” You know that song Man on the Run? Well, most days I feel like I’m the mom version … I’m mom on the run! At least that’s […]
It was our fourth nap attempt. Almost an hour into the actual beginning of nap time. That means 4 rounds of story, Bible, prayers, hugs + kisses, milk, music and lights out. As I calmly looked down at my blonde haired firecracker I said, “It’s time to rest, close your eyes, go to sleep and […]
If you haven’t downloaded the Beautiful Mess app for iPhone, your picture life is not living to the fullest. I’m mildly obsessed. I mean … here’s a peek at what it can do. Lovin’ it! I attended a favorite things party last week. You take 4 of your favorite items, $6 or less, and when […]
It’s true! Dominic has been back to work for three weeks now! Praise the Lord!!! He was actually offered two different positions by two great companies about a week apart in late April. We weighed the pros and cons of each and landed on the perfect place for him. He’s working for a national lumber […]
a little project, goodwill silver platter painted with chalkboard paint and “what was intended for harm, he made good” genesis 50:20 | my after nap babies | the newest member of our family, socks c/o blabla | this man loves to eat | making cookies can be messy | loving on theo c/o blabla | […]
Lately, bed time has been like clock work around here. Pajamas, teeth, stories, Bible, prayers, milk and then lights out. Max at 7pm and Jem by 7:30pm. It’s glorious. We’re raising little sleep lovers around these parts. Once everyone is tucked in Dominic begins a house project or snuggles himself onto the couch and I […]
It’s a big weekend in our home – the end of March Madness – the Final Four. I’m at a Sip + Swap with Max (can’t wait to blog about this!) and Dominic and Jemma are having a Daddy Daughter Date in front of the game. They are noshing on crackers spread with cream cheese […]