I know there is a stigma behind setting New Year’s resolutions. People set lofty goals that are unattainable, dreaming of becoming someone far from themselves. My family looks at the resolutions we make on January 1st as opportunities.
Since my own heart bends toward MORE, MORE, MORE I decided to ask around and glean some ideas from others and share my own on how to have a less materialistic Christmas.
It’s never a good time when you have a sick toddler. While you’re surviving, the days begin to blur into one another. Even the hours seem to just pass you by and at times you may feel so unaccomplished. After enough time has passed, your child is finally doing well and you think to yourself – I totally accomplished a ton! My kid is alive and well!
As my middle schooler progresses through life, I am learning as much about graceful failures as he is. One thing, as parents, that we have to embrace is the beauty of the productive struggle.
My boys are three years old and have an email account. No, it’s not what you think. They are not emailing their friends for play dates or signing up for the Lego newsletter.
As much as I loved our getaway I have to say, I understand why parents often say they need a vacation after a vacation.
I began my stay at home mom journey when my oldest was 2 1/2 and I was days away from having our now middle child. Previously, I had taught seventeen 5 year olds so staying at home with my own seemed like it would be a breeze. I couldn't have been more wrong. Here is a peek into my SAHM life.
"Can you buy this (insert item here) for me?" My answer to this common shopping question changes depending on the item, the store or my mood. The goal, today and everyday, is to buy only the items on my...
Legacy: a thing handed down by a predecessor. I have come to terms with my Facebook account (among other social media entities) being a part of my legacy.
My babies are ONE YEAR OLD!!! That means we all survived!!! How, I'm honestly not sure, but I decided to sit down and reflect on my first year of motherhood.