School's out for the summer!! Lots of whoops, hurrahs and jumps for joy on the final day of school. It was truly a school year like none other and what an accomplishment to have persevered through the changes and the unknown. Wearing masks and weeks of virtual learning. I am so incredibly proud of Kolbe and Ethan!! For me the end of the school year always brings a mix of emotions. Excitement looking forward to a summer of memories together. Sadness that they are a year older and time continues to rapidly tick by. A bit of anxiety as we all transition into new schedules and routines and adjust to all being ... view the post
Motherhood Mistakes
I feel like I should label this part one of a series entitled "Letting Go of Perfect", because there is so much to be said and to be honest so much I am learning in this area of motherhood. A couple of weeks back, my five year old had a dress rehearsal for her upcoming dance performance. I had a babysitter confirmed, rides for both of the older boys to baseball practice and back all lined up and my husband planned on leaving work early so he could also attend. Grace was so excited, she had been practicing her dance routine all week. We arrived to the performing arts center and the parking lot looked a little ... view the post
Motherhood: A True Gift, A Sacred Mission
The days seem long, the nights even longer. Still the months and years vanish before our eyes. What was once soothing a newborn cry, becomes kissing a scraped knee to cheering up a long face after not making the team. Nursing the baby back to sleep, woken to little feet scampering on the floor during a thunderstorm to staying awake waiting for them to come home. Time doesn’t stop or somedays even pause for us to take in the breath of the moment. Motherhood. We face days filled with sheer exhaustion. The dishes, laundry, meals and messes. The chaos, tantrums and sleepless nights. Becoming difficult at times to ... view the post
Mother’s Day Giveaway
Mother's Day is less than a week away. Stores, restaurants and social media are advertising sales, brunches and gift guides in preparation for Sunday. A day to celebrate, honor and remember. For some women though, Mother's Day is simply a painful reminder of who they have lost and what they don't have. I wanted to do a special giveaway to honor you! The mother with empty arms. The mother grieving. The mother waiting and longing. The mother hoping. You may be the one who stays seated during the Mother's Day blessing at church, but in your pew whether sitting or standing you are a mother. God sees your heart, He ... view the post
Midweek Musings
This past weekend we packed up and headed west to visit my family who we haven't seen since Christmas. Is was so good to see everyone again! The kids always get so excited, they can hardly sleep the night before leaving. We made great timing only stopping twice over six and a half hours on the way there. The way back home was another story...four stops in four hours, life with five kids. Now we are just on the verge of the official start of baseball season. Although the boys have been practicing since February, tournaments start this weekend. According to my husband baseball qualifies as the fifth season of the ... view the post