20 Pack Able Back to School Lunch Ideas – Simple, kid-friendly ideas for lunches. Pack and go goodies, sandwiches, treats and sides. How can Summer possibly be over already? Crying on the inside over here. I’m not ready to say goodbye to my kids. But we all need a schedule again. And the truth is…
Letting Them Go
So school officially started here on Monday. And I’m letting it all go! Ahh…. If only you knew what was going on prior to that first day. All 3 kids got sick. I said. All three. They all had fevers. They were all coughing. They were all fairly miserable. And here sits mom….
As Summer Fades into School Days
Just as summer fades into autumn. As the long warm days are fleeting. Just as the strong sun rays diminish. Just as the long park days and wading in the creek becomes a faint memory. These days with my kids will too. I’m weary of spending them frustrated and uptight. I’m tired of giving…
Builder or Breaker
Maybe it’s just because it’s summer. Maybe because I feel like we’re in the spotlight. Maybe because I compare too much. But I know for sure there is too much breaking down in our home lately. And I’m not talking dancing. I’m not talking about cardboard boxes. I’m talking about negativity. I’m…
3 Simple Ways to Make Him #1
My life is pure chaos some days. I’m past the years of dirty diapers and baby’s wails. But with three children in tow at all times I find it increasingly hard in the summer to just be. To be still enough to hear. To be quiet enough to understand. To be soaked up in…
5 Ways I Teach My Kids Respect
I value certain things I see in others. What about you? What catches your eye? Hospitality? Respect? Polite manners? Giving? I admire all of these. But today I’m sharing on teaching my kids the value of respect. I believe it starts in the little things. Here are 5 things I place high value…
To the Weary Moms
This letter goes out to all the weary moms. Young moms. Older moms. Moms of little ones. Moms of big ones. Moms of one. Moms of 12. Single mom. Military spouse moms. Mothering is not for the weak or the faint of heart. It takes perseverance. Undying love. Faithfulness. Abundant grace. And an undeniable amount…