To Those Who Aren’t Mothers
All the mothers who have biological and adopted children today will be celebrated, which might make it especially difficult for those of you who are…
Category: motherhood
A Mother’s Day Gift that Captures Beauty Inside and Out
When I was a child, I remember the assurance of knowing that after a day of school or being with friends, my mom would be…
The Last Baby
Since the whole surgery happened, I never got the chance to write about my birth story. I wanted to do this for posterity’s sake since…
What Makes Me a Bad Mom
I lost my patience while homeschooling last week. It was one of those moments when I got frustrated about my daughter’s math again. I am…
Simple Home Remedies
Edric’s been taking the kids outdoors a lot, and yesterday wasn’t an exception. However, Tiana fell on her face and shoulder while running down one…
It’s the Final Countdown!
The big day is approaching! I started packing my hospital bag a few days ago so that I’m ready to go anytime. I’ve got three…
The 4Ps of a Peace-filled Mom
Perfect life balance is a myth, but we can be peace-filled moms amidst the stress and demands of our lives by having the right purpose, priorities, pursuits, and practices (habits)….
Home-Grown Food
One of the things Edric and I wanted to be able to do when we moved into our house was to have a garden with…
Responding to Anger in Kids
Seldom do my kids throw a fit and lose their cool. Sure, they aren’t always sweet, kind, and patient. However, they don’t usually scream and…
family, Family Activities, Fitness, Food, Grocery, Home, Home management, motherhood, Parenting, Thoughts
Why We Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast
Breakfast is a big deal in our home for three reasons: 1. We gather together as a family at the beginning of the day. 2….
Why I Ended Up Getting the Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test
When I first found out I was pregnant with my sixth, I was terrified. Aside from the fact that I hadn’t prepared myself physically and…
Character, Exercise, family, Family Activities, Fitness, Home, Learning Environment, motherhood, Play
Rainy Day Ideas to Get Kids’ Minds Off Gadgets
It’s raining, it’s pouring, and kids shouldn’t be snoring out of boredom. My kids are in between school years. We start again in August for…
