In a sense I feel like a bit of a hypocrite for writing this because I still struggle from time to time with Mommy Moments. Sometimes I do okay. Like the time I went to get my son in the morning, and his head was covered in Vaseline. Had to call Poison Control in case […]
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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, […]
9 lists of baby names to check out
Picking a baby name is exciting and fun. As a mom, whenever I came across a beautiful name for a girl in a book, I’d think, “I’d love to name my daughter that!” However, I’m not the only one picking the name! The challenging part is finding a name that both you and your partner […]
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Is my child ready for piano?
If you’re looking for a good inexpensive digital piano/keyboard, I recommend you check out the keyboards featured here: https://soundingkeys.com/best-digital-piano-reviews/ Most parents I’ve talked to would love to see their kids commit to learning an instrument, both for the good values like discipline and perseverance it instills, as well as for the sheer joy that comes […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents
As you may or may not know, I’m a mom with three kids, ages five, four, and two, so when I was approached to do a review of this book on parenting by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, I jumped at the chance. As I am not a totally new mom, […]
The Secret of Being Content
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Phil. 4:12 Induction into mommyhood is, in a sense, brutal. So many […]
Autism and Our Family: the Diagnosis
“My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:15-16 People sometimes ask […]
I SO don’t have it all together
It happened. I became a pastor’s wife. Well, technically, I married him before he became a pastor, and he’s a worship pastor, but it’s the same concept. So lots of people see me, and know who I am. I’m not in the least obsessed with what people think of me, but with many eyes on […]
A new snack your kids will love
If you’re like me, your kids snack constantly, and are constantly deciding they’re tired of what’s in the cupboard. Unless it’s candy, which, of course, they would eat for all three meals and snacks if you let them. I recently posted about healthy snacks for your toddler here, but then I discovered another snack that […]