Some of the smartest and most committed people in the world, in my opinion, are homeschooling moms. And I’m not just saying that cuz I am one. But really. We’ve tasked ourselves with the great responsibility of being in charge of our kid’s education, which calls for us to become researchers, theory examiners, and teachers, […]
How I Increased My Productivity as a Stay at Home Mom
“Mommy, I peepeed in my bed.” I woke up to my daughter standing beside my bed, her soaking wet pull up sagging. I could see where streams of pee, now dried, had made their way down her legs, and probably onto the carpet. I sighed, glancing at my phone. I guess I missed my alarm […]
How to Overcome the Fear of Giving Birth
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 […]
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 […]