Psalm 106 is a litany of God saving us, forgiving us, loving us and we as a people repeatedly forgetting Him, turning our backs on Him and replacing Him with our own idols. Psalm 106:19-21aThey made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molded image. Thus they changed their glory into the image of an…
Parenting is the epitome of organized chaos. Continually working toward structure, even if all that means is 3 square meals a day and two snacks. With only toddlers it is easy to get in the rhythm of spending the day in pajamas and cleaning 10 minutes before the hubby gets home. You lose yourself in…
I’m realizing as a go through each room in my home - how simple I like things. Even decorating for the holidays I want less. Because less is more. Things to bring joy and comfort for all who enter. Nothing more, nothing less. Half off flowers and a basket of fruit. I still have my…
With 4 kids I’m forever trying to keep up on housework and efficiency in all things. We recently moved into a duplex (a very nice one I might add... phew!) and my goal has been to be completely unpacked and every box sorted by the week of Thanksgiving. It has been exhausting but enjoyable, fine-tuning…
We all have a “day” or “days” we remember, so vividly. Times of great happiness; marriage, the birth of a child, a great achievement, a joy we want to share with everyone! But then there are the day(s) to bring the opposite, the ones to bring us to our knees, in anguish, heartache. The moments…
Dear Mama letters are meant to be encouraging, and they are, but only to a certain extent. Empathy without relationship is lonely. We live in a time of the easily offended. Furious posts referencing the horrible people who stopped by unannounced and woke our newborns; the never ending diets which make baked goodies seem pointless…
You know what I disagree with? These signs... My kids might be happy but I'm probably not. I don't need perfection but when my home is a mess, I start to feel like a mess! Good mom's can also have clean floors, clean kitchens, clean laundry, clean ovens and happy kids. You can have a…
When I watch a good romance or read a sweet story it reminds me of when I first met and dated my husband. I get nostalgic for what seems like such a long time ago. In the meeting/ dating world there is still the busyness of life but most free time is spent getting to know each other, BE…
I am happy to say we are expecting the arrival of baby #3 on the tentative due date of April 2nd. As exciting as it is I have had a completely opposite pregnancy than I had with my boys (fingers crossed for a girl but will be just as thrilled with another boy)... nausea, vomiting, heartburn and…
The boys and I figured it was about time we celebrated a holiday, lucky for us it was National Corn Fritter Day - something new to try. This boy is a ball of energy and always so excited to help me cook but as soon as it's picture time I get this bored expression... hmm... Thankfully…
Live. Simple. Good. 