Purposeful Mothering: Suffocated by Fear, Doubt, and OCD

Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk with real! live! mothers!  Face to face, even!  We talked about our little ones’ acheivements, and our life as mothers in general. And as I bragged on my babies’ devout desire to help me do dishes, and my dream to...

The Truth Is, I’ve Lost Control.

I feel as though my posts are merely updates, pictures, and recipes. I can’t remember the last time I wrote a very meaningful post on here. And this is because I have slowly but surely lost control of my day. I felt as though I was on a roll when Benjamin was...

I Don’t Want To Write It

It’s coming dangerously close to that time of year when I have to spew out maternal-hormone-soaked drivel about my babies getting older. I don’t want to do it. Because I don’t want to believe it.

CVSing With Children

I would say “Shopping With Children,” but “CVSing With Children” is just an entirely different level of shopping. When shopping, the cart doesn’t really stop moving. You grab the items on your list, trying to set a world record for...

For the Down-Trodden Mommy

I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed.  And down-trodden.  And burnt out. Then the Lord was gracious enough to reveal to me a passage from the Bible that has turned my life up-side down. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he...