I’ve never wanted to be a dance mom. Nothing about it sounds enjoyable. Maybe it’s because of the way the media has portrayed that world. I swore I would never sign my kids up for it, but my four-year-old is starting a dance class in the morning.   Yikes! I’m sitting here biting my nails. … Continue reading Something I Never Thought I’d Allow My Kids to Do

I have always been a writer.   Ever since I can remember, I’ve scribbled on paper and created stories out of nothing.   I don’t fully understand why, but I’ve always been drawn to the written word. But for the longest time I never wanted to share my writing with other people because it was … Continue reading Being Intentional About Using Your Gift

Do you have a word to guide you throughout 2018? It seems to be the new trend. Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, people are finding words to focus on throughout the year.   This is the first year I’m doing it.   My word is simplify.   Seems simple, right?   Ha!   I realize … Continue reading #OneWord2018

The sound of a dishwasher is relaxing.   Strange, right?   I didn't grow up with one. We had a dishwasher, but it was only used for big holiday meals.   My hubby's family, on the other hand, used theirs regularly. Whenever we spent the night, the dishwasher ran as we all relaxed in front … Continue reading Relaxation from an Unlikely Source

Last weekend my family and I got away to the mountains. I was fairly caught up on work (which never happens), so we decided to take the opportunity to get away for a couple days. I love getting away to the mountains, but it can be stressful because there’s no internet or cell service at … Continue reading When We Need a Solitary Place

As I was walking out of the grocery store tonight with one kid in tow, I could hear the announcer calling plays at the high school football game across the street. Driving home, I caught a glimpse of those stadium lights, and it took me back to fifteen years ago. Fifteen! Wow!   Back then, … Continue reading When Friday Night Lights No Longer Matter

It’s that time of the year again. My hubby starts his first day of in-service meetings for another year of teaching. It was this time two years ago that I sat on the front porch writing my first blog post ever. So much fear gripped me because I had a new baby at home and … Continue reading

Have you ever had those moments in life where God whispered to your heart and called you into something that scared you? I’m there right now. I feel God putting it on my heart to step out in faith to pursue writing more diligently. But it’s terrifying. As a mom of young kids who are … Continue reading When God Gets Your Attention

Sweet Child, Mothering is hard. I know I don’t always do the best job. Some days I downright fail. I’m still selfish, lacking patience, and I’m not the momma you deserve. Some days I’m not the momma God designed me to be. There are days I want to quit because I feel like I can’t … Continue reading Mothering Is Hard