Pray for Mercy
On days like today, when it feels like our country is imploding, I sit at my computer and stare at the screen. I read and listen to the comments, the posts, the rants, the angry voices, the hurt voices and … Continued
Easy Bunk Bed Sheets
A big part of our bonus room add-on was building built in bunk beds for our boys. My only bunk bed experience was at summer camp as a kid and like all kids loved them. We wanted a fun place for the … Continued
San Antonio Vacation
Last week we loaded up the car and took the family on a San Antonio vacation. This was our second annual Clinton cousins vacation. Last year we spent a week in Tennessee with Dear Husband’s cousin and her family. We had … Continued
How To Pack For Summer Camp
The second week of June we sent Addison off to summer camp in Texas. He has been to sleep away camp before but only for a long weekend and it was close by. This time was different because it involved … Continued
What I learned in May
When reflecting on what I learned in May, two things stick out. First, May felt like not only one of the busiest months ever but the….longest……..month…………….eeeeevvvvveeerrrrr. Seriously, May could not have crept by any slower than if it were a … Continued
Choose Joy and Inspiration
Last week had some ups and downs. But what week doesn’t? If every week is smooth sailing and you never have to deal with difficult people then congratulations and how is that deserted island working out for you? When I’m … Continued
Lessons From Suffering In Silence Through a Miscarriage
The following has been written by a dear friend of mine. She suffered in silence through having two miscarriages and is finally ready to share her story. She is not a blogger, just a regular mom, like you and me, … Continued
Lessons from Generations of Mothers
When it comes to being a mother, the good news is that we don’t have to be alone in this journey. We have women around us going through the same joys and struggles. We have women who have … Continued
Lessons from Where The Red Fern Grows
Earlier this year I found my childhood copy of Where The Red Fern Grows at my parent’s house. I brought it home to read to Addison because it’s a classic and I feel like it is my duty to introduce … Continued
What I Learned In April
What I learned in April: that I can persevere and do the things that need to be done even though my head and heart are over it – but I’m going to be a big whiney baby about it. Last … Continued