Motherhood is one of the most beautiful things God can give you. There are many reasons to feel proud and fulfilled as a mother, even though at times it feels like you aren’t doing enough. Of course motherhood has its challenges as well! That’s why Gifts.com decided to create a series of illustrations that only […]
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5 solutions for messy little boys
Yesterday, my little boy was in his toy room, hanging out as usual. When I stopped in to check up on him, the room smelled like poo. And he was naked. NOT A GOOD COMBINATION. As you can imagine, I spent the next thirty minutes cleaning him and the room. Little boys are gross! Over […]
Things moms with boys say
As a mom of two boys, I find myself saying the craziest things on a regular basis. Such as: “Don’t attack me with your head.” “Don’t eat toothpaste!” “You’re naked? Already? I thought I had more time …” The thought occurred to me that there are oodles of moms out there with even crazier things […]
6 signs you might be a good mom
Maybe you don’t actually question if you’re a decent parent. For myself, I tend to question if I’m doing enough. That concern is born out of a deep-seated concern for my children’s welfare that was created in me by God when I became a first-time mother. If you ever ask that question, you might be […]
Autism adventures and how we deal
The logo for Autism Speaks contains puzzle pieces, which I think is perfect. Our whole life is a puzzle with our autistic four-year-old, constantly strategizing to keep him from terrorizing the world, destroying our house, and hurting himself. Every few months we have to level up, because what worked before doesn’t work anymore. For instance, […]
I took a shower
I took a shower. Earth paused its rotation in sheer contemplation of the boldness of such an act. God in His glory laughed at the story of me getting clean; it’s a fact. I took a shower. Two little boys with plenty of toys decided they needed the others’. Then shouting ensued along with some […]
The surprising reason you had a bad day
Everyone has one of those days. It might start early in the morning, or later in the day. Something small but not-quite-right happens that gets under your skin. Today I was looking forward to sleeping in, as Jac didn’t have school. Then two of my kids woke up at 6:15AM anyways, my youngest insisting I […]
My secret for keeping clothes on my toddler
Jac is like many typical three-year-old boys in that he prefers being naked. If his diaper is wet or dirty, that thing is coming OFF. You might say, Oh, great! He’s ready for potty training! But Jac is not a typical three-year-old in that he has autism, and potty training hasn’t quite worked out yet. […]
The best snacks for your toddler
This post contains affiliate links. Toddlers. They never want to eat meals, but they can snack ALL day long! I made a list of favorite toddler snacks as recommended by my mom friends. Check these out if you’re looking for delicious, nutritious snacks your toddler will love. 1. Earth’s Best yogurt smoothies Earth’s Best seems to […]