It’s been three weeks without social media now. No Facebook, no Instagram, no hours a day doomscrolling. In a way, I feel like I have part of my life back, but at the same time, it’s become clear that social media wasn’t the only problem — the phone is. Now, instead of mindlessly scrolling Instagram, I’ll find … More Sunday #23: God’s Plan Is Greater Than My Potential
If you’re a mom, you have no doubt heard the “breast is best” versus “fed is best” debate. Moms who breastfeed insist that it’s the superior option, and moms who use formula stand by the fact that a mom who is healthy and happy is more important than the ingredients in their child’s milk. I have formula-fed, breastfed, and … More Why I Chose to Exclusively Pump… and Why I Might Quit
Last summer, I was convinced that I was going to have the best summer of my life. I had just finished up my first year of law school, and I had nothing but time from June until August. I knew it would likely be my last summer “off” before graduating and entering the workforce, and I … More 6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer
First off, I want to extend a warm welcome and a huge thank you to all of the new subscribers! Earlier this week, after a week-long hiatus from Facebook and Instagram, I hopped back on just to announce that I was permanently deleting both accounts, and that the only way to keep in touch with me going … More Sunday #22: Finding Heaven at Home
Summer is finally here, and that means days at the pool, popsicles on the porch, and weekends in the mountains! And meltdowns because I bought the wrong kind of popsicles. And complaining because somebody’s arms hurt on the hike. And breaking up the toddler fight club in my playroom. As a kid, I loved summer, but now … More Our Summer Bucket List As a Family of 7
“I’m fine.” That’s what I tell myself over and over, at least. The number on the scale says I’m fine. The old clothes I slipped back into with ease say I’m fine. Everyone who sees me says I’m fine. Great even. Amazing! Superwoman! If my old jeans fit, what is there to complain about? Isn’t … More “I’m Fine”
This past week at church, someone asked me how I was doing, and for the first time since giving birth to my twins back in February, I answered, “Well, I was doing great.” After weeks of just smiling and nodding whenever someone told me how great I was doing and how they had no idea how I was managing it … More What I Wasn’t Prepared for at Four Months Postpartum
A few months ago, when the twins were maybe five weeks old, an idea popped into my head one day:
‘Kevin and Thomas should go camping together!’ I don’t know what prompted the idea. Maybe it was because I felt bad that with the twins’ arrival, my stepson was now … More Marshmallows, Mishaps, and Memories
Maybe there’s a season of my life waiting for me in the future where I will get to be a stay-at-home mom again, and when that season comes, I’ll welcome it. But for now, I love my life and my motherhood journey for exactly what it is right here in the present. … More The Guilt of Wanting to be a Working Mom
Divorce is a huge change in everyone’s lives, parents and children alike. My daughter went from living in one house with both parents and all of her possessions, to splitting time between two houses, two parents, and two completely different ways of life. … More 5 Ways to Support Your Kids Through Divorce
Step by Step Parenting 