Treasuring Christ + GIVEAWAY!
Have you ever felt like you are just trying to keep your head above water as a mom? Do you ever wonder if what you are doing really matters?
Have you ever felt like you are just trying to keep your head above water as a mom? Do you ever wonder if what you are doing really matters?
I had all these grand ideas of how I was going to be the perfect stay-at-home-mom. As much as didn’t/don’t want to admit it, we go into parenthood with expectations. I made the mistake of telling Dan that I didn’t really have any expectations, but the more I thought about it, I so did! I…
Nights at home are pretty rare for us. Being in youth ministry, much like how teenagers are night owls, the majority of ministry happens at night too. I would love to say that I have the “night owl” gene in me yet, but unfortunately I don’t think it ever was. Especially now. I have been…
1. Build something. There is a creative side that comes out when you can build. Build with blocks. Magnatiles. Letter blocks. Boxes. Legos. Sticks. Tents. Anything! 2. Eat together. We always try to eat our meals together because it is during those times that we often have our best conversations. I find myself laughing more…
The other day, Dan and I were getting Mazy all bundled up to head outside. Boots, snowpants, gloves, winter coat, hat, everything. As Mazy waited patiently for Dan and I to get our winter gear on as well, she looked up at her daddy and says “daddy outside too!” For some reason, that phrase just…
It was one of those days. I was at an appointment with a health professional (not my doctor) and I thought it would just be a routine appointment. It started off with her calling my daughter’s name… “Mazy!” I immediately stood up, gathered our stuff, fumbling trying to quickly put it all in the bag…
Words are powerful. Of course you recognize the old saying… Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Really, that could not be more untrue. Sticks and stones hurt – for a short time. But those wounds usually heal. Words though – that hurt can last a lifetime. Words can…