Siblings. Overwhelming love, endless chores, an immediate and complete shift in lifestyle. Siblings don’t just happen. Brothers and sisters are earned joy.
Before you have children, it is easy to romanticize pregnancy and dream up what your future family will be. I pictured itty bitty baby shoes, daily stroller rides, and our first Disney trip as a family. I was going to read “Goodnight Moon” every night during our very regimented (because it was recommended) bedtime routine. I would take magical monthly teddy bear pictures, with the goal of recreating a teddy bear collage as seen on Pinterest, to be gifted to my angelic baby at her first floral-themed birthday party.
What can I say? When I was pregnant for the...
Growing up, I was taught that family comes first, always! It wasn’t until I had my own family that I knew what that truly meant. I never knew how to truly love a person so much until I had my own child, and yes I’m sure a lot of you parents know what I mean. You look at this human, and you realize this person you’re in charge of. You have to keep this human being alive somehow. Yeah I know that sounds kind of crazy, but it’s true. I went through so much as a child and until I moved out of my family home, I never knew what true love was until that crazy magical day happened.
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There are so many nights when I finally get to lay my head down that I’m covered in mom guilt. I run through my day and wonder if I made the right decision. I wish that I hadn’t yelled over something so silly. I wish I would not have been so quick to spank. I wish that I would’ve said yes more. I wish that I wouldn’t have let them have so much screen time.
All these things play through my brain and I wonder “am I a good mom, and am I ruining my kids?” I’ve started to really pray about these thoughts just throughout my day. My heart kept telling me to stop worrying about the heavy stuff...
And just like that the Christmas holidays are upon us. Goodbye spooky décor and hello round the clock Christmas music, Eggnog, and Little Debbie Christmas trees at the grocery. It’s time for hot chocolate by the fire and Hallmark movie nights. All is merry, bright, and peaceful – right? Insert eye roll here if you are a mom.
The holidays are a time to celebrate, but often bring along the added stress of long to-do and don’t forget lists. To all the moms out there, I see you. I see all the things you do to make the holidays special. I see the Christmas magic you create. I see the work you put in to make everyone feel appreciated.
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It is so hard to see our kids sick. We just want so badly for them to feel better and feel better quick! So what is our instinct…rush to the doctor. However, most of the time this is unnecessary and actually could make them sicker. Let me just say, that this is in no way an anti-doctor post. Not only do I love our pediatrician, I know when she tells me my children need something, they really need it. My hesitation to go to the doctor is mostly not even them. Sure you have the doctors who prescribe an antibiotic for every little booboo or run unnecessary test, but most doctors do love what they do and love helping...
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