The Needing Spot
Sometimes we think we couldn’t possibly be good parents because we make mistakes. Or because so much of the time, it’s just so hard.
Sometimes I yell. I feel like I’m losing my mind-and my temper.
I have no idea what to do for Sam.
I never say the right thing.
Family night blew up.
I’m not cut out for this. My house is a wreck.
We fight. The kids fight. Quarantine has been one big ginormous fight.
I’m not sure where or how I fit as my kids become adults.
Clark won’t eat anything besides macaroni and Gushers.
I try every day. And I mess up. Every day.
From the mouths of moms, these are things I have heard-and quite recently at that.
You’ve heard them too.
Your girlfriends have said these things and you’ve jumped right in with something like this, “Did you see how you handled that name-calling episode? Top notch. Or how you calmed that scraped up toddler or angsty teenager with your touch and that big mama heart of yours? Well, I saw it. I see you. Take note, sister. You are remarkable.”
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Are You Ready? 10 Things to Know for an Emergency Evacuation from a Family Who Lived It
Five years ago, my cousin, Kathryn found herself loading up her car and her family under evacuation orders because of a local wildfire. We thought she’d be a perfect fit as a guest blogger for our preparedness series this year. So here it is, what you want-and need!-to know to be ready for an emergency evacuation.
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It’s time to roll out the red carpet with a movie-inspired family reunion! It will bring out the Hollywood in everyone!
Amazing Race Party
As mentioned in a previous post, due to some health challenges my life as a young adult was quite different than most. I spent a lot of time at home and at doctor’s appointments. My social life was regulated by a need for a lot of sleep and a large number of food restrictions. That…
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One of my biggest surprises of being a new mom was the sheer amount of stuff I found myself carrying around. And pulling out of drawers. And using on a daily basis. Now, I’ve never been the light-packer of the family. (I love big bags! And filling big bags!) But even with my old habits,…
A Workout for Any Mom
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Missionary Birthday
When my son celebrated his 2nd mission birthday he really didn’t need anything. But I wanted to send something personal and supportive along with his favorite jerky and a new tie. He LOVED these photo cards!
5 Things a Melanoma Survivor Really Wants You to Know
The five things a Melanoma survivor (the darling mom next door) really wants you to know about sun protection… I am Emily Francis, a 39 year old wife and mother of four children, who was diagnosed last summer with melanoma in situ. I now visit my dermatologist every three months just hoping to catch new…
Flip Flop Grad Gift {FREE PRINTABLE!}
Today feels a little like Christmas Eve. From the can’t-sleep-ness to the pre-celebration over-eating (soft and gooey donuts, anyone?) to the undercurrent of giddiness. Why? You ask. Because tomorrow, my friends, the hubs graduates from grad school. Hooray. Hallelujah. Huzzah.
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