I’ll never forget what it felt like to see that first positive pregnancy test. We were eight months into our marriage, and I had just graduated college. “Don’t get pregnant right away,” everyone said. “Wait at least five years, travel, and get to know each other. Then start a family.” But we were young and […]
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Overcoming Stress in Motherhood
I woke up early, as planned. After some time in prayer, I pulled on some clean workout clothes, tied up my Nikes, worked my hair into a high bun, and dabbed on some concealer. I headed out to the kitchen quietly, closing the door to my room ever-so-strategically so I wouldn’t wake my three year-old […]
Why Every Mom Should Play With Her Kids
“Mommy, can you play with me?” I closed my eyes, partly wishing my daughter’s desire away and partly feeling convicted about doing so. I didn’t really want to play with her, and for no good reason. Playing with my kids, for me, has been one of those things I’ve had to learn to love, because […]
6 Ways Stay at Home Moms Can Keep Their Homes Tidy
Is there a stay at home mom out there who doesn’t want a tidy home? If so, I have yet to meet her! We all love the idea of having a clean and well-organized home. However, most of the time this desire isn’t our reality because let’s just face it: raising kids means that the things […]