When a father wants to fix something he cannot fix
Dads make everything better. And that is why it breaks my heart to watch my husband in a situation where he cannot fix our baby boy who is in heart…
Can’t stop worrying? Here’s what I do.
I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't worried about the state of the world and raising my babies in it. Not a day goes by that I don't…
When my kid just won’t stop crying
One of the hardest things for me about raising little ones: has been those moments when they won't stop crying. They warn you about it after your baby is born,…
Having a Premature Baby Breaks a Mother’s Heart
You just saw his sweet little face and smelled his sweet little head, but they had to rush him away. There were complications. You would give anything for him to…
I’m not always the happy mom and can’t pretend to be
I know, I know your jaw just dropped right? I have three beautiful young children and a wonderful husband who is a hands-on father and doting partner. But... I'm not…
Dads Also Carry a Mental Load
I was writhing in pain and wailing five words over the phone that no man with a pregnant wife ever wants to hear, “I fell down the stairs!” I heard…
Is it irresponsible to bring children into this world?
When I was pursuing my Education degree, I listened to another student talk about her fears in regards to bringing children into the world someday She very honestly told me…
I want the best for my kids just like God wants the best for me – and that involves saying ‘no’
I told my husband we really needed to pray about something that would be vital to our current situation. I thought if we prayed about it together, we would get…
I remember those little acts of kindness
If you have ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness, you know how great it feels. That’s especially the case for us moms, who are often victims of…
Moms, if you have to cry in the car, go right ahead
Before I became a Mom, I just cried when I needed to. Not since kids. I don't want them to be concerned if Mommy's crying (although they do see it…
To the Mom Who Feels Alone Sometimes
Your friends get together and because you've turned down invites so many times,: you're left out more frequently than you'd like. You see their photos together on social media, the…
It’s OK to put down your to-do list
It took me a lot of years into mothering to realize that I can set my to-do list down at the end of the day. It most assuredly will be…
