Category: Motherhood
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Let’s Talk Postpartum: Trusting the One Who Sustains and Provides
I’ve spent a lot of time blogging about life with a toddler. It’s time to start talking about life with a baby too. What better place to start than postpartum. Both postpartum experiences have brought unique challenges and struggles, as well as blessings and lessons. When I was pregnant with Simeon, I was so scared… Read more
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Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines of Lent
Lent is one of the seasons of the church calendar that I grew up with some knowledge of, though I had never really practiced it. Easter would come around so quickly and could almost feel as though I had missed it. The most important day in the church year, and somehow it felt like I… Read more
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To Practice What You Preach
I am a person who typically loves the black and white. Rules are there for a reason. If you break a rule, there are consequences. When those consequences are not enforced, I get frustrated. If you “preach” something, or advise others what to do, you should do that thing yourself. When people don’t practice what… Read more
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Epiphany: Practicing Our First Sabbath!
It’s the end of Epiphany, which means it’s also time for all the Mardi Gras celebrations! Today you can catch us out on the parade route catching beads, spending time with friends, and eating King Cake. In our city, it’s the last big “hoorah” before Lent begins. As we celebrate and bring this season to… Read more
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Let’s Get Practical: Setting Screen Time Habits
Screen time. I was hesitant to even write about this topic for a couple reasons. One, I don’t always stick to my own screentime boundaries, both for myself and my children. Two, everyone has an opinion on this topic. You’ll find moms on either side and moms in the middle. Somewhere along the way, you’ll… Read more
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Epiphany: Reflections on Rhythms
During the last week, we have had many conversations about the rhythms of our life. This was not planned but a conversation that came up naturally through the things the Lord has been teaching us in this season of life. It is especially fitting for this season of Epiphany in which we are intentionally working… Read more
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Let’s Get Practical: 1000 Hours Outside!
I like to consider us “outside people.” We love to be outside, whether that’s on a walk, playing at the playground, or exploring nature somewhere new. In the last year and a half, we have made spending time outside an integral part of our daily rhythms. I am a firm believer that getting outside can… Read more
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Epiphany: A Practice in Spiritual Discipline
If you’ve been following along, you know that our family is spending this year intentionally following the Church Calendar. We are trying to create family rhythms that help us remember and take part in the story of God. Each Saturday, I will be taking you along this journey with us as I reflect on the… Read more
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Let’s Get Practical: Toy Rotations!
Okay, friends. It’s time to get practical! I am all about finding easy, manageable systems that set our home up for success. Now I am definitely not an expert at this, but we have found a few things that really work for our family. For the next few weeks, Toddler Thought Tuesday will be centered… Read more
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Advent and Christmas: From Waiting to Joyful Celebration
This year, our family is intentionally celebrating the seasons of the Church Calendar together. This is a new experience for everyone in our family. Our hope is that by following the Church Calendar, we will begin to form rhythms in our lives that help us remember and take part in the story of God. As… Read more