Empowering and encouraging young mothers from the moment they see their own two lines...
At about 4:00 p.m. every day, I go on a bit of a cleaning spree. “Come on, Ada, let’s pick up things a bit before Daddy gets home!” I holler, throwing toys over my shoulder as I sprint around the house, Jacob clinging for dear life on my shoulder. Photo: Flickr/iconise I’ll unload the [...]
A few weeks ago, we ran into some family at church. Gathering outside with our respective children, they suggested we head out to breakfast. “Sure!” we agreed. “Meet you there!” we said, waving cheerfully across the parking lot. Once safely in our car, Ben and I called a huddle. “Should we go?” Ben whispered urgently. [...]
Sometimes, the mom guilt goes too far. Like when it comes to cleaning. I read this post yesterday from Little Miss Momma (my newest blog obsession, although I almost hate her and her adorable little family. As if anyone looks that good at home all day with kids. Hmmpph) and I felt like I knew [...]
The other day at church, I ran into a friend of the family, who, like me, has two young daughters. She primarily stays at home with the kiddos and substitute teaches on occasion. We watched our young ones try to sprint into the road, occasionally hauling them back in, and laughed as our older ones [...]
During one particularly heavy work week in the 50+ hour range, I arrived home from my nursing job to start in on my other work-from-home job. After a quick shower and change and laying the girls down for naps, I hauled a load of dirty clothes down to the basement and started the laundry. After [...]
So I’m not a full-time stay-at-home mom. I still do a darn good job being here as the primary constant in their lives. We make small sacrifices so I can work from home and pick up 4 hour hospital shifts to make ends meet. I’m here at home. A lot. And sometimes I feel like [...]
Saw this stain removal chart in my Better Homes and Garden magazine and yes, I am dorky enough to print it out. I am forever battling Ada’s stained clothes and Ben’s teacher pants with pen marks on the pocket. ( I never realized pocket protectors could be so tempting…) I am always embarrassed by how [...]
Now I wish I knew how to get money from this blogging business…doing product reviews or something. But I do believe that entails 1) having a blog that people read and 2) reviewing actual products. Which I don’t. Regardless, I would still like to introduce you to my new best friend: The Swiffer Vac. I [...]
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