I wanted to call this post “Why even moms struggle with sadness”, but a week or so ago I published “The surprising reason you had a bad day”, and it sounded too similar, even though it’s not. Nothing brings you more joy than having a family. So with all the love and adventure swirling around, […]
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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 […]
How to tame your scatterbrain
I’m not a super-organized person. I enjoy being organized; I’m just terrible at it. That said, I’m juggling so many different things right now, that my life is pretty hectic. I used to think the reason I was so lousy at housework and finding time for things like mom-crafts and practicing music was because I […]
How to distract your kids while you work
I’ve been working since I was in my teens, with a short break while I was in college. When I had my first baby, I still had to continue all my normal duties, except with a newborn! I now have three small children, and still have zero childcare. So in the past five plus years, […]
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 […]
6 perks of autism
My three year-old son was born with a heart defect (read about that here), and was diagnosed last summer with autism (read about the diagnosis here). So I fully understand that it’s a challenge, and simple things like getting your son to tell you what he wants can be nearly impossible. At the same time, […]
Versatile blogger award
I was nominated by Karla Pitzen for the Versatile Blogger Award. I started blogging because I wanted to encourage moms. I’m a work-at-home mom with three kids. My oldest is five and reads chapter books in her head (more about that here), my middle child was born with a heart defect and now has autism […]
Alternatives to letting your baby cry it out
Baby sleep is stressful. As a mom, you care so much when your kid cries, and you want them to get good rest. There are magical babies that sleep through the night at a few months old. And then there are my babies. My husband has always urged me to let my babies cry it […]