“I am not pregnant, but I have had three kids and there is a bump. From now on, ladies, I will have a bump, and it will be my baby bump. It’s not going anywhere. Its name is Violet, Sam and Sera.” -Jennifer Garner Like Jennifer I too have a lovely baby bump….
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Ducks in a Row- 4 Tips for Balancing Motherhood and Business
What is life like in a 940 sq ft house containing 8 little ducklings ages 9 and under? A bit crazy. Add in a dash of homeschooling, a pinch of Dad being gone 90% of the time trucking and a heaping tablespoon of Mom trying to run a business and you have a recipe for…
Self-Care is NOT Selfish!
“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….
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…
Motherhood is Beautiful- Loving My Mom Body
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not really recognized the person staring back at you? For some reason my brain persistently holds onto this view of myself as a scrawny little size 3 teenager with absolutely zero curves. I look NOTHING like that now. I still get super frustrated some days when I…
Keeping a Family Organized-Routines vs. Schedules
I vividly remember my oldest son’s first babysitter. She was a very sweet person. When we first met with her she proudly showed me her VERY detailed schedule of exactly how his day would be spent. She had everything scheduled down to the minute, to include a whole 20 minutes of “rest time”. Even as…