We look up to so many people in our lives, don't we? Certain people have got it all together, right? Those certain people seem to have life figured out. They don't mess up. They are the perfect wife, mom, and domestic woman in their home. But does their standard need to become our standard? This so called "perfect" woman you look up to... has her house perfectly clean Continue Reading
A Day In the Life With 5 Little Children
Since I created my last Day In the Life post, a lot has changed. Another little princess was added into our family. We moved locations a year and a half ago. Our children are older and have more responsibility in the home. Plus, homeschooling has become more consistent. In general, we still follow the same routine, however, the dynamics are different and the days are filled Continue Reading
Why I Love Having All These Children
Every day is different with a house full of kids. Some days are easy where everyone is content and happy. Some days are hard where none of the children seem to be getting along which involves a lot of screaming and crying. The good weeks are when we all can have our emotions under control several days in a row. Those moments define glamorous motherhood. They will cause you Continue Reading
The One Thing That Has Changed My Life
Imagine your life being a boat. Your boat is either headed in a specific direction led by you, or it's allowing the circumstances of life directing it. If you're not steering that boat, the wind and waves are. The one thing that has changed me the last 6 years of my life... *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will get a small commission if you Continue Reading
Can You Believe You’re Right Where God Wants You?
With whatever season of life you're in. Whether you're a stay at home mom. Whether you go to work everyday. As long as you're being obedient to Him, can you actually believe that God has you right where He wants you to be? Photo Credit: Reflections of Life Photography BEING A MOM As a stay at home mom, it's easy to fall into the trap of the mundane. Every day is the Continue Reading
Not a Typical Getaway Part 2… The Logistics of Planning a Quarterly Review
My husband and I went on another Getaway this past weekend. We accomplish these Getaways quarterly- getting away four days every three months (with no children!). I already created a post - 8 Things We Accomplish on Our Getaways - explaining in detail what we mainly get done in one Quarterly Review Getaway. This post here is all about the logistics in planning a Getaway. The Continue Reading
We Are Called to be a Mother to Our Children
Because I am a doer - it is very easy for me to get wrapped up in accomplishing tasks all day rather than being wrapped up in my children's lives. The Lord is changing my perspective on what my every day should look like with my children. Now to start off, I'm not saying in this post that we shouldn't work outside the home or pursue other hobbies/interests. It is healthy to Continue Reading