You’d be 10 now. I cannot believe how the time has flied this last decade. It feels so surreal that I’ve made it to this point. Today I am happy with where I’m going. This year felt healing for once. We brought you off the shelf and made a little display area for you to … Continue reading Happy 10th Birthday, Joshua.
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Little Crayons, Big Gain
I can’t begin to describe how a silly pile of crayons changed my perspective this week. Mom guilt eating me alive is that I don’t have the energy to play with my kids most days. We have a plethora of arts and crafts, but I’ve always kept them in a cupboard. They rarely come out, … Continue reading Little Crayons, Big Gain
Stumbling Through Grief
Recently I have been really pushing into my grief. When a negative shame script starts creeping into my mind, I’m able to pause the thought and funnel it through the lens of grieving. “What am I grieving over?” When I get angry at myself for not being able to take the kids outside when they … Continue reading Stumbling Through Grief
My Daily Devotional and a Christian Comedian
I’m a daily reader in the YouVersion Bible app. I enjoy their small Bible reading plans, I can tailor it to an emotion I need help processing through. This morning I decided to search for “PTSD”, and nothing came up outside the lens of veterans in the military. I was very bummed about it. I … Continue reading My Daily Devotional and a Christian Comedian
Desperation Knows No Bounds
A few days ago, I got this wild idea! Maybe I should apply to local private schools so my kids can attend - deeply discounted, or for free. I’d even volunteer full time at their school, just so they could attend. I’m not sure we’d ever be able to afford sending all 3 boys to … Continue reading Desperation Knows No Bounds
“Everyday Feels The Same”
He said that. He actually said that! My 8 year old actually said those words to me last night. “Everyday feels the same.” He was asking a few questions and trying to figure out when the end of the year was, when Halloween was. I was punched in the gut by those 4 words. I … Continue reading “Everyday Feels The Same”
Pouring From an Empty Cup
When Zach was born, I had this feeling that I even struggle to describe today. It was this immense desire to never miss a moment with him. I wanted to see everything he did and never miss a moment of his life. I will never get to experience anything with Joshua. As the years have … Continue reading Pouring From an Empty Cup
“Not Right Now, Son.”
If I had a nickel for every time I responded with “Not right now, son”, I’d be loaded! I know kids barely have a sense of time. They often ask at the worst possible times to do just about anything. The one that gets me in the gut every single time, is when it’s my … Continue reading “Not Right Now, Son.”
Overjoyed by a Leaf
Yesterday I was wrapping up a crocheted gift I made for my super awesome chiropractor. I can’t share the finished work until after my appointment on the 16th. There is a pic below of the little culprits. I whipped up a second set to show you. So I found the YouTube video to follow and … Continue reading Overjoyed by a Leaf
I laugh so I don’t cry
The title says it all really. With this many kids, someone is bound to do something funny around here. By funny, I mean: stupid, dangerous, gross, or annoying. There truly is never a dull moment in a home with 5 boys. The joke around here is that I wouldn’t know what to do with a … Continue reading I laugh so I don’t cry
Outnumbered Six to One 