“You have to put your own oxygen mask on first” How often have you heard that phrase? I know I’ve heard it every time I fly. I’ve also heard it thrown around a lot in reference to motherhood and wifehood. What does it really mean? Often as women we find ourselves putting everyone else first….
Spiritual
5 Simple Steps to Becoming Muchier
If you read my first post you’ll already know all about muchness, if you haven’t check it out here. Are you ready to transform yourself into a “much more muchier” version of yourself? Of course the journey looks different for every person, but here are a few tips to get you started on creating your own…
What is Muchness, and Where did it Go?
A few years ago I watched Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” and absolutely loved it. As I watched, however, it took a lot to fight back the tears. It was like watching a fantastical version of my own life. Precocious imaginative child grows up to become a mere shadow of her real self. She has completely forgotten…
It’s OK to Cry Over Spilled Milk
We live in a world where the adage “don’t cry over spilled milk” is well-known and religiously lived by. Put on your pretty smile, hold back those tears, and make sure the world knows that your life is perfect. Whether it be Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram we all put forth these beautiful perfect lives for…
Think You’re Failing at Motherhood? You’re Doing Better Than You Believe
Mothers, when was the last time someone told you how incredible you are? I see it every day, posts about how we are failing. My baby isn’t nursing, I had to supplement. My baby hasn’t learned to walk yet. How many words does your baby say? My four-year old can’t read! My eight year old…
Sunday Morning Chaos
Whoever wrote the song “Easy Like Sunday Morning” clearly did NOT have small children who needed to get ready for church. Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, but when you have six small children who don’t usually get up until the sun does around 7:30 and service at 9:00 it is anything but!…
My Alter Ego; Super Womb-an!
I can’t begin to count the number of times that people have told me I must be super mom. Having seven kids with six of them being eight and under, AND another on the way is inconceivable for most. All of these comments led me to have a TON of fun spending an afternoon creating my…
Fear of Failure Blocks our Clearest Path to Success
There are already a million reasons why I have chosen to home-school my kids. Last night, after a bit of pillow talk with my husband, I added another to the list. I believe that our current educational system trains children to have a fear of failure, and without failure no one can succeed. With all of…
The Submissive Wife
I have seen several comments recently about needing to be a submissive wife to be a good Christian. While I do believe in the Bible, the tone of these comments has truly bothered me. They bother me so much because I firmly believe that God intended husband’s and wives to be equal partners in raising up…
Run Like a Girl
Have you seen this video from Always? They brought in several people and asked them to do things “like a girl”. Run like a girl, hit like a girl, fight like a girl, etc. The results were very enlightening. I joined the Marines when I was 18 because I was sick of people looking at me…