They Grow Up So Fast… And That’s Okay
05/25/2018
Because enjoying every moment is impossible, and hitting milestones is a good thing. … More They Grow Up So Fast… And That’s Okay
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7 Ways Pregnancy is Like Survivor
04/30/2018
Because neither one is for the faint of heart… 1. People say inappropriate things to you “You know how that happens, right?” Nope. Please do enlighten me. 2. You spend weeks trying to hide a really big secret Nothing to see here. Just suddenly wearing lots of scarves and drapey cardigans and sweaters in 80 degree … More 7 Ways Pregnancy is Like Survivor
The Divine Waiting Room
12/11/2017
Nicole Caldwell-Gross on why it’s so uncomfortable (and good) to have people join us in our spiritual waiting rooms. … More The Divine Waiting Room
DIY Easy Advent Wreath
11/29/2017
Because even the not-so-crafty among us can handle a few candles and a platter. … More DIY Easy Advent Wreath
10 Things Your Toddler Will Actually Eat This Thanksgiving
11/20/2017
If you’ll be serving food to tiny humans, don’t overthink the side dishes.
Trust me on this one. … More 10 Things Your Toddler Will Actually Eat This Thanksgiving
10 Things Not to Say to a Postpartum Mom (Greatest Hits)
10/09/2017
The fam is taking a little breather from normal life this weekend. I’ll be back with a fresh post (by a great guest-writer!) tomorrow, but for today, please enjoy one of this blog’s greatest hits — also featured on Huffington Post! — from 2016. 10 Things Not to Say to a Postpartum Mom Postpartum women face … More 10 Things Not to Say to a Postpartum Mom (Greatest Hits)
5 Survival Tips for When You’re Solo Parenting
09/18/2017
Daryl traveled to a pastor’s conference a couple weeks ago. I was genuinely thrilled he was going – he hasn’t spent a night without the kids since before our second born arrived, and times of focused study, rest, and renewal are a gift. I was also terrified he was going. It would be me and … More 5 Survival Tips for When You’re Solo Parenting
Don’t Give Away the Time (Soul Space Thursday)
09/07/2017
I like to joke that most things in life can be explained by scenes from either The Office (the American version, of course) or The West Wing. Take this scene from The Office, for example, where Holly Flax tries to explain time theft to her officemates. That, to the company, taking extra time at the water cooler … More Don’t Give Away the Time (Soul Space Thursday)
5 Tips for Feeding a Picky Eater
07/17/2017
Because dinnertime shouldn’t be battle time. … More 5 Tips for Feeding a Picky Eater
10 Ways Being a Parent is like Being on Survivor
07/03/2017
Except, you know, harder. Everything is dirty all the time. Everything. All the time. 2. You’re involved in lots of physical challenges Excuse me, how do people get a 25-pound toddler into shoes he doesn’t want to wear?! 3. There are days you definitely want to vote people off the island If you tell me the dinner that I … More 10 Ways Being a Parent is like Being on Survivor
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