All posts filed under: life as a mom

Run2Him.

This week I’ve started a new bible study along with my “get up and get some time with God before the little people wake up” group. For the next 13 weeks I will be diving into the Psalms. A new one each week. I’m liking this. It will balance me out as I make my […]

the spin cycle.

photo credit You know those times when doubt, fear, comparison fill your mind? It can come out of no where. Suddenly, so quickly your mind is filled with questions, comparisons and lies. And you are left spinning. Spinning downward. How am I going to do this? Why are my kids acting like that NOW? What […]

we are called.

Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. Micah 6:8 A goal I have for my family this year is to memorize a verse together each month. I want to choose verses that display characteristics I desire to have in myself and in my kids. This is the verse I have chosen for January. Something short and simple […]

sweet and salty perfection

I found this amazing recipe at Sugar Cooking blog for the best sweet and salty combo which is one of my faves. I made one batch yesterday and most definitely will be making another because they are already half gone. Don’t know how that happened! It’s a must try for your holiday baking! Enjoy! Recipe: […]

crafty nook.

Does your house look like mine? New crafts being made daily and hung everywhere? Yes, it can get a bit overwhelming at times but for the most part I love that our kids love to create. I have a little “crafty nook” that is easily accessible to little hands so that anytime they can get […]

my last day.

photo credit Today is my last day being 33…what shall I do? Well I think I will go for a run with the dog at 5:30am because that will be my only alone time for the day. I will come home to 3 kids already awake and wanting breakfast. Way to early for me but […]

just hold on.

photo credit Have you had those mornings when you wake up to what seems like a wind storm in your own home. Words, attitudes, demands, complaints are being thrown at you in every direction. Time outs are being delivered before the first sip of coffee, engine lights come on days just days before you are […]

Letting go and trusting.

From the moment he arrived it was all new. Some things just fell into place, like I was always meant to know and love this little person. Other things, it was trial and error. He has been our little guinea pig from the start. New parents figuring out how to do all this “parenting stuff”. […]

let it begin.

So I started a journey today that will end in about 5 months. I am hopeful it will bring me closer to God, spur on my need and desire for the Word and establish new friendships with others who are on this same journey with me. It will be challenging, yes. What could this be […]