Be clear Speak clear Steer clear Keeping A Clear Perspective in Motherhood How many times have you heard mothering highly esteemed in the media? Women may be asked if they are “giving up a career” to pursue motherhood. Or perhaps there are comments made about how mothering is impacting a woman in the spotlight. But truly, when was the last …
A Tribute to Moms for Mother’s Day
This week we pause to celebrate Moms. Being a mom is both the most blessed and most challenging role I can imagine. And while I dreamed of being a mom since I was just a little girl, I have to admit that not every day has been just as I dreamed. The days I gave birth to each of my …
5 Days To A Refreshed Mom Challenge February 17-22, 2019
This Year’s Challenge Have you ever gone to bed at night and just thought, I wish there was more to this mothering thing than just surviving! Sometimes “just getting by” robs us of experiencing life and joy. We try to keep afloat. We attempt to make it. We do our best to keep going. But in the process, we …
My Love-Hate Relationship with New Year’s Resolutions and What I’m Doing Instead
It’s coming soon… Yes, that time is nearing. I can feel it breathing on me, like a toddler with a nasty cold. I am waiting for the dreadful sneeze or a cough that will come just as he looks squarely in my eye! Then just as you intently lock eyes with that look of love that you couldn’t resist or …
Three Things to Ask As You Watch Your Child Grow Up
I sat in the quiet church waiting, as I have nearly every week of my life. The front was set up beautifully. The music played quietly. The people all sat motionless, waiting. But unlike all other weeks, my thoughts were racing. I wasn’t here for the usual church service. I was here for a wedding. This was not just any …
Five Days to A Refreshed Mom
Five Days to A Refreshed Mom?! Could it be possible?! What would it be like to be a re-energized and refreshed Mom?! You survived the holiday rush! You welcomed the New Year! And now, it hits you! You forgot to make your New Year’s resolutions! New Year’s resolutions. Some have great success with them, anticipate the arrival of a whole …
Top Ten Clues You Just Might Be a Mom
Top Ten Clues You Just Might Be a Mom Now one might say you know you are actually a mom by the tired look on your face, the stretch marks left behind, or maybe the presence of a little one twisted around your legs! But should you ever wonder… You just might be a mom if: 10. You have …