In my last blog, I talked about the joy I've been experiencing by finally having a morning routine in place which starts off with around 2 hours of uninterrupted alone time. I've been doing the things that would prep me for the day like read my Bible and journal while eating, read a few pages… Continue reading My Mornings Have Been Hijacked
A throwback post is my way of migrating the blogs I wrote many years ago to this site. This particular post was written in August 2015. I’ve got exciting news to share with you guys! If you know me personally or if you’ve been reading my blog for quite some time now, you know that my heart… Continue reading {Throwback Post} Our Family’s Homeschooling Journey Was Featured in a Magazine!
Our family has spent many afternoons watching the 1996 movie, Matilda, upon Audrey's request. It was during a time when she found it extremely challenging to read, so watching Matilda really encouraged her to put in the effort so she could read with ease, just like Matilda. (Full disclosure, we haven't read Matilda by Roald… Continue reading 15 Lessons & Discussion Points for Your Family After Watching Matilda The Musical
I burst into tears as I thought of all the things that have happened since my blog entry on my birthday a year ago. So much has changed, so much has happened and I am grateful. This is my first birthday without mom and I wish she were here. I miss her so much. She… Continue reading Hey, 38!
"Mother knows best." I'll be very honest with you. I'm a mom to a 14 and 7-year-old and nope, I don't always know what's best for my kids. Hang on, momma. Hear me out. I used to believe that I had to be in control of everything because...."Mom knows best." Man, I was such a… Continue reading I Don’t Know What’s Best for Them…
Two Sundays ago, we lost our mom. It was sudden and totally unexpected even if she’s been in and out of the hospital for the past few years. It has been challenging to deal with the fact that she is no longer in her room, as always. It feels weird that her seat at the… Continue reading Sundays will never be the same…
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