Since I started this blog, I’ve had the opportunity to get reacquainted with old friends and to forge new friendships. It’s been a blessing and encouragement to meet such amazing women. Last week was no different. Usually comments for giveaways are not ones to stop you in your tracks. But this one from Stacy did: […]
Time for Mom: A Road Map for 2009
If you’ve read more than three blogs this past week, you’ve for sure landed on some posts that talk about setting goals or making resolutions for the New Year. It seems that everyone, including me, loves this opportunity for a fresh start. By the time December arrives, the year has become messy and cluttered. Oh! […]
Goals for Growing in 2009
1. Read more. Simple Mom’s Book club. Bible reading.2. Go green. Recycle. Reuse grocery bags. Grow a garden. Compost.3. Clean and Organize. Room by room makeover. Declutter. Help kids learn their chores and be consistent on the follow through.4. Eat better. More whole foods. Less sugar. Less junk food in general.5. Exercise. Start a work-out […]
TGIF: Saying Thanks
The day after Christmas. Ho hum. The party’s over. Or is it? Let’s not be fooled that the season of goodwill just magically ended at the stroke of twelve last night. Hopefully, we’re teaching our kids to show love and compassion all 365 days of the year. One great way to exercise those sentiments today […]
When Do You Say When? Having Babies, Building Families (Part Four)
The conversation started here. A few months ago Libby wrote me and asked, Here is the thing: do you think that your family would have felt complete if you had only given birth to boys? I ask because I have three precious sons, hard won after years of infertility treatment. They are the center of […]
Must Read! Simple Mom
Have you been reading Simple Mom? You should be. I’m tempted to quit blogging because Tsh says everything I want to say — only way better. I want to be like her when I grow up. Check out her latest post and be encouraged in your Life as MOM.
When Do You Say When? Having Babies, Building Families (Part One)
I’ve been mulling this topic around in my head for weeks. Readers have emailed or commented and asked the question in various forms. I, personally, have also wondered about it. When Do You Say When? Prior to my last delivery, I thought I was “done” having children. But, by the time my doc came to […]
Toddlers and Trouble
Isn’t she cute?! That’s my FishChickie. She’ll be two next month. She is just adorable with her angel halo hair and big brown eyes. She loves to cuddle with me and play with my hair. It’s her little comfort mechanism and instantly puts her to sleep. She’s my girl, and I love her fiercely. But, […]
