Best. Night. Ever.
I honestly didn’t know if this morning would ever come. It took 2-1/2 years, one surgery, and lots and lots…
Motherhood
Motherhood is one of life’s most complicated joys. There is just so much about this most holy calling that deserves space for conversation. Here you’ll find posts on the practical nature of everyday life with kids, inspiration to mother your children well, and encouragement to keep on keeping on.
this is as easy as it gets
Elijah walked into the kitchen wearing Uncle John’s WWII helmet, balancing a backpack from Vietnam on his shoulders with his…
Finding Silly
We were four of the 20,000 crazy people who descended on Bourbonnais for Bears practice last Sunday. The boys and…
31 days after surgery
Last month I opened up about some of the struggles we’d been having with our youngest in a post titled 817…
817 nights of interrupted sleep
Two and a half years ago, if you asked me how I felt about becoming a mom again, I would…
Family | Holiday | Motherhood
Shout out to the Mommas
Today, I am reminded of how incredibly thankful I am for the example and friendship of all the different kinds…
mealtime makes me crazy
I used to enjoy cooking, before the children came. Heck, I used to enjoy eating. I used to love serving…
The Road that led to Here [Part IV] Sick and Tired
The irony is not lost on me that a post entitled “Sick and Tired” would be delayed a week due…
The Road that led to Here [Part II] I Need Help
Today’s post is the third installment of our story. To catch up, start with Prologue & Part I. I have…
why I finally said goodbye to my pre-baby clothes
It was time friends. Time to undress the hangers. Time to over-turn the drawers. Time to empty the closet and…