by Lisa | Oct 2, 2016 | Baby, Being Mom, Mom Hacks
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...
by Lisa | Aug 31, 2016 | Being Mom, Poetry, Toddlers
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...
by Lisa | Aug 30, 2016 | Being Mom
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....
by Lisa | Nov 10, 2015 | Baby, Being Mom
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...
by Lisa | Aug 31, 2015 | Relationships, Toddlers
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...
by Lisa | Aug 28, 2015 | Toddlers
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...