I am a Good Mom and a Bad Mom

I am a Good Mom and a Bad Mom

The Summer I was pregnant with the twins did not hold my best mom moments. Dealing with the first trimester of a twin pregnancy was tougher than I thought it would be. I have been pregnant now 4 times. I figured I was up for the challenge of this one. My ‘I feel like...
The Compass of Values

The Compass of Values

Since you spend every day-or close to it-with your child, I would guess you value family to a great degree. Whether you know it or not, you teach that family is important and you probably hope your child will grow to value ‘family’ as well. Every day your...
Building a Family is Work

Building a Family is Work

How do we create peace on Earth? Create peace in the hearts and minds of each child born on this planet. I truly believe if we provide a solid family foundation before we send our children off into the world, and provide soft, trusted, respectful places to land when...
I Don’t Ever Give Up

I Don’t Ever Give Up

The role of motherhood has been pushed, pulled, and changed so much over the last 40 years or so that many of us wonder if we are doing it right or wrong.   The way the world defines motherhood is still changing today. Mothers need to know they are important and...
Motherhood is a Calling

Motherhood is a Calling

We do not have to view doing for others as separate from doing for ourselves. Self-fulfillment is the name of the game these days. If I tell people I do not care what personal success I get out of life, I get funny looks. I just want to serve my family and those who...
My Description of the Perfect Mom

My Description of the Perfect Mom

If we are made in God’s perfect image, then each of us is a version of perfect. The world’s definition is not the one we need to worry about. This is my description of the perfect mom considering the reality of life as a stay-at-home mom. We each are...