Parenting

You may have seen this funny-looking word “Enneagram” floating around your circle. I am the type that gravitates toward anything that explains {or attempts to} the inner workings of humans. I’ve nosedived into it all:: Myers-Briggs, Strengthfinder {now CliftonStrengths},...

As an adult, I experience failure on a regular basis. Just the other day, I experienced it at least three times in the span of 24 hours. I say at least because let’s be honest, I can only recall...

A few months ago, I got into a strong argument with my younger sister. While talking about how I was raising my son, she began to voice some concerns: “You’re just doing it so differently than how we were...

We all know parenting is hard. These kids didn't come with a manual though sometimes I wish they did! I know I'm not alone in saying it often feels like I don't know what I'm doing. Discipline, handling rules...

With the school year finally winding down, we're all getting a little antsy for summer. While dreaming of days at the pool and maybe even a fun family getaway, it's also time to start summer camp packing and prepping!...

All About Me :: I am a...follower of Jesus, wife, mommy, daughter, sister, friend, blog stalker, lover of crafts, and native Houstonian. I wish my life looked like a Pinterest board.  I have a major sweet tooth. I could eat...

Whether it be a fun package in the mail from a friend, an unexpected Christmas present, the winner of The Bachelor, or heck - a positive pregnancy test when your baby is only 8 months old, I love a...

To the people reading this post because they saw the word - infertility - and thought they were going to find the magic answer in my blog post, I'm sorry. I'm sorry because there is no magic answer, and...

My kids are officially out of school for the summer, but a couple of times a week they go have a little "school" time at a friend's house. It helps keep me sane and gives our break a little...

The movie Frozen.  Wow.  Where do I even begin?  With school out these past two weeks and rain in the forecast pretty much every, loving day - I think my family and I watched it about 8164151 times.  My...