Mother’s Day is a chance to say ‘thank you’ to my mom. To thank her for carrying me under her heart and then in her arms and now in her prayers. I love you, Mom! Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the gift of motherhood. It is a gift. One I don’t take for… Read More For Your Mother’s Day
Today I turn 30. Am I sad? Not really (okay, maybe a little), but no, I’m not sad. Everybody tries to make you think you should be sad at growing older. But, I’m welcoming thirty because I like who God is growing me to be. photo by laura When talking about getting older, one… Read More Thoughts on Turning Thirty
There are a few things you should know about toddlers and their communication style. Tip #1: Toddlers think out loud. It’s nearly impossible for them to think something without verbalizing it. Example: Silas was on his way to the bedroom to get a shirt. I heard him comment to himself as he left the family… Read More Toddler Talk
Our first visit to the 21st Century Parent Education event was so much fun that we decided to go back for February’s session. These monthly events help parents assess and nurture the development of their children. January’s theme was literacy and reading, and February’s activities were all about the five senses. {Click here to view… Read More Learning Through Playing
Happy three months to Cooper Andrew! Our little dude is so much fun. I’ve loved watching the changes and growth he’s made. Now that he’s happier and developing more of his own personhood, we are falling even more in love with him. Just yesterday Cooper rolled over from belly to back while lying on the… Read More 3 Months
It was one week ago today that Cooper started taking solid afternoon naps. I feel as though I’ve come through a dark fog of sleepless & fussy days and nights, and now I have my life (and arms) back. We’re still in the early stages of establishing a good rhythm, but I think we’ve survived… Read More Motherhood Confessions
To mother an infant is to have your own personal fan club. Sitting next to Cooper, I read the meaning of adoration in his eyes. He looks at me expectantly, waiting for me to look back at him. And once I do, he grins happily–so delighted that the one he loves is there. As our… Read More In Cooper’s Eyes
It’s raining today. And on this gray day, I’m wanting to remember the beautiful things God surrounds me with each day. This season of little ones is hard; it is trying; it brings to light my sinfulness and unworthiness. But I can rejoice because I see God’s grace sustaining us. I see His ever-new mercies… Read More The Beauty of Everyday
The other night I went grocery shopping by myself. Yes, you read that right–by myself. No babies. Alone. Solo. How did I accomplish this amazing feat? Well, I thought I’d write you a little “how-to” manual just in case you’d like to try it sometime. 1. Climb into your vehicle with only your purse, shopping… Read More Just Me. By Myself.
Christmas morning was magical! All nine of us (Mom and Dad Moody and three brothers had flown in on Christmas Eve) gathered in the family room to read the Christmas story and sing carols before opening the gifts. This was my favorite Christmas yet. I loved having a newborn at Christmas as it made the… Read More Christmas With Little Boys