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A couple years ago I was sitting at the dinner table surrounded by my sweet little boys. We were having corn on the cob, a family favorite. Suddenly I noticed my 3yr-old staring at me. I smiled at him. He did not smile back. “What’s wrong, honey?” I asked. “You have corn all over your … Continue reading Mom, Wash Your Face

There is a special sigh reserved for moms who just disciplined the toddler for hitting, and 17 seconds later he does it again. You know the sigh. It’s usually accompanied by a groan, eyes rolling up to the ceiling, and maybe even some teeth grinding. And it’s when our hearts cry, “This isn’t working!” We … Continue reading “This isn’t Working” – 4 Ways to Reevaluate Your Discipline Strategy

One Sunday shortly after having my first baby, my husband and I slid into our seats in the back of the church. I had my newborn bundled up in his car seat beside me. I was pretty proud of us for making it there. But I wondered why it was so quiet. Everyone was seated … Continue reading Tired Mom of Littles: The Church Needs You

A little over a week ago an article from The Transformed Wife went viral. It was called, "Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Without Tattoos." It created quite a stir. I’ve read many of the comments (too many), and listened in on the debates. I'm diving in now to rewrite each point in the article. Ready? Debt: … Continue reading “Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins” – A Response

When you become a mom nobody warns you about a brand new door that opens up in your brain. It’s not a cute, Chip and Joanna Gaines farmhouse door. It’s a dark, foreboding door you never walk through intentionally, but it pulls you in anyway. It’s the door of the “What-ifs.” What if I’m not … Continue reading Closing the Door to the “What-ifs”