Mothers have a big job. We direct and influence the habits, beliefs, and behavior of our children. We coordinate, clean, cook, and control chaos. We are constantly adjusting and fine-tuning our little “greenhouses” to create the optimal flourishing environment. But for all that we do, I think we are also the first to notice everything […]
The Truth About Self Care and The Source of Unshakable Joy
It had been a long day with the kids, and they hadn’t exactly been their most endearing. I needed a moment of sanity and if I’m honest, escape. This doesn’t describe a single moment in time, but a feeling I experience almost daily. There are times when my proverbial cup is empty, and I feel […]
Summer with Kids: Keeping it Simple and Easy
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. This summer with my kids has been a relaxing escape from schedules and places-to-be. Some days we play and act silly and make living-room tents, and other days I run errands and fold laundry and the kids collapse from “errand exhaustion” and have a Rescue […]
How Jesus Modeled Motherhood: Living Interrupted
Motherhood is already chock full of demands, but during the summer when there is no reprieve provided by school, the demands keep comin’ without much of a chance to catch my breath. This concentrated time with my children has revealed to me that I enjoy time and space for my agenda. Summer called that agenda […]