Feeding a family of seven picky people makes me want to scream most days… I saw this on Facebook the other day and laughed. So true. My kids think I’m out to torture them. Do they even know me? Their own mother? Like my favorite of all favorite food is … [Read more...]
Save the Stores!
Last week my daughter was home from college. “Hey mom, I need a few things before I head back, can we run to the store?” Shopping? Yes please! I asked, “What kinds of things do you need? Like do we need to go Walmart shopping or Mall shopping?” Because everyone knows … [Read more...]
The Lord is Near to the Broken-Hearted
Moments that take your breath away… Moments that you want etched into your memory forever…. Moments that make every tear, every moment spent crying out to God, every moment spent hiding in the closet wondering if you are enough…. Moments that make every gut-wrenching day … [Read more...]
Hotdogs for Sale
Hotdogs for sale. $.50 This morning was going great until my very adorable brown-eyed boy walked down the stairs and said, “Mom, I have a hypothesis…” When your 11-year-old says he has a hypothesis on a Monday morning, flashbacks of middle school science come screaming … [Read more...]
E.T. Phone Home
Family Movie Night… Snuggly soft Pajamas… Buttery hot popcorn with M&M’s slightly melted in the bowl… All snuggled up with the kids… That are all perfectly behaved and smell like a mixture of baby shampoo and Dreft…cuddled around their momma smiling up at her with … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Morse Code
This Fashion Friday edition is brought to you by my 2 sweet teenagers. And yes, you read that right, I actually LIKE my teenagers. Ever since I can remember my oldest son has wanted to be in the Military, and that desire is still going strong at the age of 15. As a mom, I … [Read more...]
That Time My Tongue Needed Fresh Air
I originally wrote this back in the spring…when the sun was barely shining and the rain was plentiful. I hope you enjoy… My 10 year old walked out to the bus stop yesterday, shielded his eyes with his hand, squinted and said, “Mom why is it so bright out this morning? Is the … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Statement Earrings
Let’s talk Statement Earrings. They are a busy mom’s best friend! You may be thinking, ‘I’m a crazy busy mom, I ain’t got time for dat.’ But you do! They’re pretty amazing! I’m a busy mom to five kids. I’m also a tired momma over the age of 40 that’s allergic to … [Read more...]
Coach, I’m Moving in with my Mom…
As my oldest and I walked out the door to do a little dorm shopping this summer, she said, “Mom, It smells like a giant fart in here!” I laughed and replied, “Well, we do live with 4 boys, so…” As we walked back in the door a few hours later, an awful smell overtook me and I … [Read more...]
College and Kindergarten
We moved our oldest into College a few weeks ago, and my heart just hurts. I tear up at the chiropractor. I tear up at church. I tear up in the grocery store. At Wal-Mart? Yep. Doing laundry? Tears. Doing dishes? Tears. Driving down the road? I can’t see. Because … [Read more...]
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