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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Healthy Snacking for Healthy Kids
I have pretty vivid memories of coming home from school after those long days as an elementary school girl. My younger brother and I would walk home from school and it was just a matter of seconds before our backpacks were on the ground and we were seated at the counter ready for our “after school snack”. There…
5-Step Dance Dos
Just a couple of weeks before my Senior year of high school was about to start, our Denver home sold and Kellie and I were in the car a couple of days later to make it to tennis and volleyball tryouts in Utah. There were lots of surprises in that whole transition-but one of my…
Scripture Kickball
About a month ago I got a text from the young women’s president asking if I could fill in for one of the presidency members in planning a combined activity. The conversation went something like this: Me: I’d be happy to! What is the activity? Her: Scripture Kickball Me: Sweet. Could you send me directions…
DIY Personalized Notebooks
I think I’ve already said it too many times in the last week or so, but I’m completely jazzed that Fall is on its way. I couldn’t be happier about it not being 95 degrees outside and I heartily look forward to it getting cooler. And cooler. And school-er. (Okay, baby is teething and…
Vegetable Art
How many times have you told your children “don’t play with your food!” Well, you might want to take it back for a bit. We pulled out some vegetables from our garden that we had plenty of to do a little art project. It was quick and simple but also really fun! Here is what you’ll…
Summer Chowder
I’ll be honest. I feel a little giddy just thinking that Fall is around the corner. I love it. I love Fall. I love freshly-sharpened new pencils, canyons lit up with changing leaves, and crisp air. Oh, and sweaters. Hello. I. love. sweaters. I also love crockpots full of hearty soup. By July, I’m always…
10 Secrets to Back-to-School Success
After a week in first grade my son announced that he had the WORST lunches of his entire class. Surprised, I asked him why. “I have brown bread sandwiches, and they all have white!” While we’re not giving out sandwich tips today, we are sharing some great ideas for parents. I asked two amazing, well-respected…
“Seek the Lord Early” Flip Chart {FREE PRINTABLE}
By the time Wednesday rolls around, I find myself thinking, “Holy cow. I have another Sunday to get ready for. How did this happen?” Weeks have a funny way of doing that, you know, cycling around and around. You’d think I’d stop getting surprised…
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