Wow! It has been way too long since I have written a blog post. I hate to be cliché, but life is busy. When you have 4 kids and they are in activities, you're volunteering in church, you're coaching, working multiple jobs and homeschooling - time is limited and valuable. I often … [Read more...]
New Addition and Birth Story
For today's post, I am finally getting around to the newest additions birth story. I am sorry that it has taken nearly 2 months. In this case, better late than never. Our third child was welcomed into this world end of July. We had only been in Texas for 2 months and were … [Read more...]
Hold On Tightly, But Not to Tight
With my youngest turning 1 years old soon, I can't help but feel a tugging. I've been on an emotional roller coaster. I look back at the year, and I've learned so much yet again about being a mom and about life as a mom. I find myself in a constant battle of holding on, not … [Read more...]
The Life of a MOM Training for a Marathon
I've been asked over and over again "How did you train for a marathon with kids?," "What was it like?" and "What did your average day look like?" Among other similar questions. I can only answer it involved a lot of Blood, Sweat and Tears. Well okay, maybe that wasn't entirely … [Read more...]
A Mile in My Shoes as A Mom
Life as a mother can be not so glamorous. There's snot, tears, puke, dirt, cuts, scrapes, screaming, tantrums, name calling, sibling fights, slammed doors, thrown toys, torn books. The list is endless. Motherhood is a job that tests us moms everyday. Motherhood challenges us … [Read more...]