With the advent of Pinterest and the ever increasing competition amongst moms to “get it right”, kids parties can be a nightmare! Especially when you are no Pin-Perfect Pam! Woah momma, if it comes as any surprise to you that I am NOT a Martha Stewart...
guest author – Monika Minnema The truth about intimacy is, it looks different for everyone. For some people, it is seriously one of the things that occupies the most mental real estate (pretty sure that is mainly men however). For others, its an...
More than 24 years ago I told my mother I didn’t want to see her anymore, that she didn’t have to pretend to want to see us. Just like that, she was gone. I can remember the weekend vividly, and that is a feat because I don’t remember a lot from my...
When did chasing perfection become more important than meaningful connection? When did the appearance of having it all together become more important than having a door that was always open? Or the shift in priorities that has a child’s birthday go from cake,...
guest author – Amanda Harper Have you ever found yourself wondering why bother with this whole friend thing – it’s hard, it’s messy, I say the wrongs things (please tell me I’m not the only one who does that) and I’m done. There was a point in this mom...
They say you should never cry over spilled milk … and then they remind you that spilling breast milk is a totally different ball game. But have you ever spilled milk. … It was at breakfast the other day, my boys were all gathered around the table waiting...
I’m an aspiring writer and full time mother to a troop of four boys and one precious daughter. Life is busy and chaotic at times but I’m learning to find grace in the mess. I enjoy a hot coffee now and then (always, I like coffee ALWAYS), even if it’s been microwaved three times. I’m learning to live a life that glorifies God in all that I do.
This is real life, unfiltered as only motherhood can be. Thank you for stopping in. I hope you find rest here, encouragement, and the needed reminder that you are not alone.
