Gardening is my newest favorite hobby. It has been so much. Besides pregnancy and children, gardening has been the most tangible way to see God. It has also been a wonderful experience to teach our kids about many things. Colors, shapes, bugs, beauty, seeds, food....the list goes on and on. The pictures in the post, show you real-life with kids. Dirt and mess and laughing[...]
There's something about our culture, comparison is everywhere. As a new mom, immediately you're told that your child is in a percentage range to compare them to other children. There are lists upon lists to tell you when your child should do all of their firsts, get teeth, eat, sleep, move out of the house, etc. These list classify ranges of "normal". But what happens w[...]
There was once a time when hours spent reading in solitude was easy to come by. That time seems like a lifetime ago. Some days I wake up early, before the boys, and have time to myself. There's also nap time. But coffee, laundry, dishes, work, and a few other things also take up that time. So then it becomes what would I rather do with my kids awake, dishes or bible study?[...]
Thank you to Little Fishkopp for sponsoring this post. This post may contain affiliate links. All reviews and opinions are mine. As a mom, when kids don't sleep, you search. Google. Pinterest. There are literally a million or two articles filled with tips or what to do and what not to do. Do you know how I know this? Because that mom, it was me. When Nate was born and then[...]
Sometimes it's just too hard to come up with a meal for the kids. Sometimes it's discouraging because what they loved for the past week is now their least favorite food and are acting like you're potentially poisoning them. Just me? Just my kids? Well this is just too simple. A handful of ingredients, 5 minutes, and happy kids. For now. [...]
This post may contain affiliate links. Gardening with your kids can be frustrating and fun! It's so cute to see a three year old point out fruit and vegetables that are ripe enough to pick. He is proud of all his harvests and wants to show them off AND have you smell every flower and pepper. There's quite a few books to help explain and teach kids about gardening. So far[...]
Annie Claire is a boss lady! For realzzzzzz. She's a designer, Annie Claire Designs. She's 1/2 of SoSis. She's a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. How has motherhood impacted your faith? Motherhood has definitely made my faith stronger. I believe it is a true miracle to have a child and I know God blessed me with two healthy girls at the[...]