Lessons from a Toddler

Have you ever been stopped dead by a simple realization from a fleeting image?  A simple truth from a moment in time?

This evening on our deck, I was struck to the marrow while watching my son.

The hubs was mowing.  Mowing day is an exciting event.  Anticipated daily throughout the week.  Buggy had . . . → Read More: Lessons from a Toddler

5 Weeks to Be a Better Housewife

For those of you who are offended by that title, please see my comments at the end of the post!

Oh the learning curve!  It’s been quite a transition to go from being a wife working outside the home sans kids to being a stay at home mom of two.

I’ve been struggling to . . . → Read More: 5 Weeks to Be a Better Housewife

Blessed Be Your Name

This post wasn’t on my schedule.  I read something incredible on Facebook about the Glory of God that I just must share with you.

The song playing through the baby monitor echos the truths in the story I am about to share: Blessed be your nameWhen the sun’s shining down on meWhen the world’s . . . → Read More: Blessed Be Your Name

730 in 365 – Week 3

Are you decluttering?  I’m slowly working on it!  How is it going for you?  I’m inching along.  That 730 item goal seems a lot farther away here at week three than it did when I first started three weeks ago.

I am struggling with: making the time to declutter creating excuses as to why . . . → Read More: 730 in 365 – Week 3

Saturday Throwback: Dance Performance

Welcome to Saturday Throwback!  Feel free to link up an old picture and story – just keep it clean!

I am amazed at this picture.  Growing up, I thought nothing of moments like these.  Just the family, out for the day.  Upon closer inspection – this is quite amazing.  There are four generations in . . . → Read More: Saturday Throwback: Dance Performance

Breastfeeding Myth: Antibiotics Treat Thrush

I was reading through the breastfeeding forum and came upon a SHOCKING post.  A poor mother is trying to nurse her new baby.  She has already had clogged ducts and mastitis.  She is struggling to get a good latch (baby is just a few weeks old).  Her nipples are cracked and bleeding with scabs . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Myth: Antibiotics Treat Thrush

Simple Pleasures: Summer Evening on the Deck

There is nothing better than spontaneous fun on a beautiful summer evening.  I am so thankful for these sweet moments.

Buggy swimming in the PJ’s he wore all day ’cause that’s how we roll.

Scrunch thinks his brother is funny!

Looking up.

Yes, this was indeed the . . . → Read More: Simple Pleasures: Summer Evening on the Deck