Little lost horsey… Found

Little lost horsey… Found

Our son is 5 months old. When he was about 1 month old, his sister gave him a little sweet, funny looking paisley horse that rattles. He is very colorful with skinny legs and a smile. It was originally hers when she was a baby. He loves that toy and has played with it...
Poem to my daughter

Poem to my daughter

As parents we are exhausted most of the time. We get so wrapped up in the daily grind and sometimes it’s just about survival. At the end of the day and at the end of a battle to get them in bed, it’s a relief to have the children all tucked cozily under...
God’s Helping Hand

God’s Helping Hand

A day in the life of a mama… the imperfect life… and yet God provides. I just wanted to share my morning. Last night we didn’t sleep well because our 4 month old didn’t sleep well. He woke up 3 times in the night which is not usual for him....
Baby #2 On the way!

Baby #2 On the way!

My husband and I were not sure at first that we wanted a 2nd. The first has been so wonderful… not without challenges, mind you, just overall such a blessing. We have an amazing daughter and love being parents (most of the time).  I wasn’t sure I wanted to...
Like Father Like Daughter

Like Father Like Daughter

I love what a good daddy my husband is to our daughter. He has a hobby turned part-time career with scale model building that includes military vehicles and trains. She’s been very curious about what he’s up to at his work bench and he’s always...
Encouraging Independence

Encouraging Independence

I understand that kids need boundaries and direction. However I can’t just be this authoritarian ruler.  My daughter is now 2-1/2 and she’s really developing her own personality, thoughts, feelings and ideas. Those are important to me and I want her to...