Pregnancy #5 We found out about a month ago that we were expecting our 5th baby. We were not planning on another one yet, but were so excited when we found out. I have always wanted 5 kids (I am the second oldest of 5 kids). When we found out we used a pregnancy calculator …
My kids and their current phases Gabriel- All the questions! My son is going through the phase of asking a ton of questions All. Day. Long. “Mama, what’s this called? Why did you say ‘insert phrase’? What’s your name? What does ‘insert word here’ mean?” Who else has kids that are going through this phase? …
Distracted thoughts and Interruptions I wake up to hear the kids are up again. I drag my feet out of bed, hop into the shower and get ready for the day. I come out and Shiloh is cooing. I carry some things upstairs and then come back down to bring her up. I clean the …
May 5, 2021 Did you know that today is maternal mental health day? I never realized it until my therapist told me about it a few sessions ago. She knows I like to write and encouraged me to share something on it and my experience with PPD. This is not my usual type of post …
Chores This morning the first thing I did when I got the kids up was give them a much needed bath. I feel like most parents have one or two parts of parenthood that just seem daunting. My task is giving baths. (Also trimming nails, but that doesn’t tie in to this story 🤣) Of course …
Happy Monday! It’s been a little bit since I have written a blog post. I feel like last week flew by. We had family in town the past two weekends and have been enjoying time with them. This week is Spring break for Gabriel, so today we have been relaxing at home which has been …
Happy Monday! And happy International Women’s Day! I actually did not realize that it was today until I saw some other posts on Instagram. But I think it is fitting that I chose to do “a day in the life” on my stories today. I didn’t plan to do it today, I just happened to …
Happy Friday! I feel like this week has been really busy, but I also feel like I have been saying that every week. I am definitely ready for the weekend and hope to enjoy some of it outside since the weather is supposed to be nice here. Today has been a pretty good day. My …
Arms outstretched she reaches for Him. Her baby is finally here! She looks at him with love in her eyes and says “I love you so much, my dear!” Arms outstretched she encourages him as he takes his first steps with uncertainty. When he reaches her she applauds and embraces him very tightly. Arms outstretched …
This morning I was looking on Instagram and saw a beautiful reflection by @alexandriaderose about how women give up their bodies for another through motherhood, just as Jesus did for us. Please go read it if you get the chance! When I read it, I was inspired. The women’s group I am a part of …
