rock-a-bye mama (he loves me different)

cute baby in the nude

[7|52: in the buff]

The way Judah looks at me is different to the way anyone else has ever looked at me before.

I’m not even really sure how to describe it except for the fact that it’s like he knows me. Really knows me.

{Even just writing that out feels so [...]

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the world needs more good men

raising boys to be men

I’m not just raising boys… I’m raising men. Good men.

Dear Boy Moms,

Raising boys can be tiring.

They are loud. They are dirty. They are busy. They are active… very.

But don’t we have the wonderful privilege of raising not just boys… but raising boys to be good men?

The world needs a few [...]

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getting ready for baby number two | it’s ok to question yourself

gorgeous 4 month old baby

How do you prepare for your second baby – both in heart and in mind?

 

When I was preparing for my second baby, I often had (silly) thoughts like:

What if I can’t love him as much as my firstborn?

What if he’s not as cute and people don’t like him as [...]

you make me happy when skies are gray

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3|52: sunshine

This week has been… interesting. I’ve had a tummy bug, which–in addition to holding me captive in my house–has left me tired, weak, and hungry. And we all know being tired, weak, and hungry leads to being irritable, impatient, and lethargic.

Not the best attributes to make for a sunny, happy mommy.

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grow, grow little seed

little boy and watering can growing a garden

2|52: seed

Not long ago my husband was inspired to build and plant an herb garden, as well as transplant a few other neglected side-of-the-house plants.

He is now the unofficial Chief Gardener of the family… and has appointed Levi as his Deputy.

Deputy Levi loves to help those little seeds grow.

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