Tag: mama
Real Life Mama: Don’t stress, pray
Every night I pull out Maylie and Reagan’s planner, confirm they finished their homework and initial it. Then I go to the bottom of their next day and write a short little note. It is usually not more than a few words – just enough to remind them they are loved, that I am proud of them or to pray through any obstacles they may come across.
Real Life Mama: Real life is not doing everything well all the time
As a wedding gift to our blended family, Lee and I bought each kid a small keychain with a puzzle piece on it that had each kid’s name on one side and our wedding date on the other. Last weekend, we gave the gifts to them while I documented it with photos and then posted it on social media.
Real Life Mama: That’s a wrap on Valentine’s Day boxes
It’s that time of year again – the making of the Valentine’s Day box. Listen, I know they say that we will miss these kinds of things one day, but I am not sure that day will come for me when it comes to Valentine’s Day boxes. I am literally terrible at them.
Real Life Mama: True happiness isn’t in the wedding
On January 27, Lee and I planned for an Ice Cream Formal to celebrate one entire year alcohol free. We did it up pretty big – hired a DJ for the event and had my mom secure a place with a gym so that we would have plenty of room for a dance floor and tables and chairs. We invited all of our friends and family – those who supported us throughout our journey and love us dearly.
Real Life Mama: Positively sure that God’s got this
Listen, I am a pretty positive person – like I am proud of that about me. Typically, I can take just about anything thrown at me, digest it and find some sort of good. There’s a reason for it – God has it. I just need to put it all in His hands and trust Him.
Real Life Mama: Stop, snuggle and soak it all in
She follows me around everywhere and talks my ear off. She stops me in the hallway if I seem rushed or frazzled and tells me that I need a “Reagan hug.” And every time she does that, I always do. She reminds me to stop, slow down and rest for a minute.
Real Life Mama: How are your New Year’s resolutions going?
Well, we are almost halfway through January now, so I can’t help but wonder how those New Year resolutions are going for everyone. Almost two work weeks in, have you hit the gym as promised, packed your lunch with healthy foods every day, or opened that Bible every morning and read?
Real Life Mama: A year’s worth of learning and growth
How do you like your eggs? The year 2023 has been a journey for me – one that includes learning a lot about myself — ironically enough, when it comes to eggs.
Real Life Mama: Jesus — the reason for every season
Happy Birthday, Jesus. That’s what the sign on my door reads. The sign that I walk past every single day during the Christmas season. Jesus. The reason for the season. No, the reason for every season — for everything.
Real Life Mama: One of the best Christmas gifts
I have always heard that accepting a gift from a child is the best thing because it is usually all that they have to give. But, let’s be honest, when a kid is in a field of dandelions and hands you the 15th one, it doesn’t always feel like it is all that they have to give.