How do you gauge whether you are having a good day or a bad day of parenting? Is it in the number of tantrums your child has? How tired you feel at the end of the day? Or the number of smiles and laughs... Or sweet memories made that you never want to forget? I … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 31: The True Goodness of Motherhood
I normally use this space to share things that are circling my mind and heavy on my heart, but recently I have come across a few different blogs and articles that I have enjoyed reading and I'd like to start sharing them on here maybe once a month! A Blog: A few months ago I … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 30: some things to share
I have never been one to fully enjoy a season. Most notable, I have never once thought to myself, "I wish Summer would last just a bit longer..." I am the freak that is buying all the Halloween and Fall decorations in the beginning of September. I just can't help it. I am a season … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 29: Rushing Seasons
We had company over the other night and my son behaved so badly that after they left I literally leaned against my husband and cried. I thought to myself, “What am I doing wrong?” All the other kids his age seemed to be mild mannered and he is constantly pushing the limits until emotions spill … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 27: Thoughts on raising a strong-willed child
We have a lot going on right now. I shared a bit of this on social media over the weekend and most of the responses I got were different forms of the message, “HOW STRESSFUL!!” I agree. This could be very stressful and at times, it is. I think taking the posture of “being stressed” … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 26: an alternative to being “stressed out”
I feel like one of the most challenging things about being a parent is the fact that as soon as you figure out a stage that your kid is going through, they inevitably decide they are ready to move on and stump you in the next stage. What is that all about? Here are a … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 25: 5 things that have helped me be a better toddler mom
"But you can’t have yes without no. Another way to say it: if you’re not careful with your yeses, you start to say no to some very important things without even realizing it. In my rampant yes-yes-yes-ing, I said no, without intending to, to rest, to peace, to groundedness, to listening, to deep and slow … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation: 3
“Give yourself the permission to do the best you can and the grace to be peaceful on the days when you miss the mark.” -Rachel Hollis Do you ever feel like, despite your best efforts, your kids don’t follow the plan? I’m laughing out loud as I write this. It’s like the more effort you … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation: 2
Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 I love how simple and yet compelling this verse is. How easy is it to complain, or have a heart that is eager to share everything that is wrong? Sometimes, the things that are falling apart are at the forefront of our minds and are the first … Continue reading A Refreshing Word (and a funny story)
Before my son was born, I had a lot of "quiet time;" time spent in prayer, reading, meditating and resting.Now, it seems that if I do get the chance to have a quiet time, it is often inturrupted and leaves me feeling less than more.Do any of you struggle with this?This week, I wanted to … Continue reading Rest in your Season
Coast x Coast Motherhood 