We are planning on having our second child! I am terrifiedmostly at the thought of going through the first 3 years again. I won’t lie toyou all. I think it was hard. In some ways, it does feel like it is gettingeasier, I admit freely that being a parent is the most difficult job in theworld – especially being a mommy.I vividly remember bringing home my Princess 3 hours aftershe was born. {Have I shared with you all my birth story? If not, I will haveto write up a post soon!} I was so happy my … [Read more...]
The Blessing by John Trent and Gary Smalley
When I got The Blessing sent to me for review purposes from Book Sneeze, I was excited. I love parenting books, and boy what a great parenting book this is! Based on the publisher's synopsis, I knew this book would be able to help in my own parenting style. {Parenting a toddler is HARD most days!}Guess who grabbed the book and read it first? Yep, my husband. He loved it so much and started implementing the things he was learning right from the start. {I have an amazing husband!} I could … [Read more...]
10 Time Saving Tips
sourceLife as a mom and wife is busy. I just spent a week with family on vacation and realized how much busier it will be when we have two kids. How does life get so hectic? It is amazing! Our days are packed full and time seems to just fly by. Most days it is hard to believe that my Princess is already 3. The time has flown by.sourceSo how do you save time? What shortcuts do you use to make your life easier? I really would love some ideas!Here are 10 time saving tips that I like:1. Meal … [Read more...]
Summer Family Fun
We went bowling for the first time in a couple years last week. I didn't know how our Princess would do, but she really enjoyed it. Only one game though. Have you taken your kids bowling yet this summer? Does your family love bowling?Any great tips on bowling with a toddler? It was great family fun for us, but just short lived. I'd like to have played at least two games.AMF's Summer Unplugged is this summer's best bowling deal. Kids 16 and under can bowl for FREE! How much cheaper can you … [Read more...]
2 Keys to Make Your Family Happy
All relationships need communication and time. I don’t care who you are. For a relationship to flourish you need to have communication and time. Whether it is a relationship with God, your spouse, your family, your children or your friends, these two things are vital. To keep my family happy, and when I say family, I am including myself as well as the other two in this small circle; I need to guard the edges of my time. That is not always easy when you love blogging and social media. But … [Read more...]
My Favorite Thing About Easter
Easter is almost here. Are you excited? Are you ready? We have a break between seminars that allows us to be at home for the Easter holiday. I am very excited about that. When we are gone for 8+ months out of the year, we miss some holidays and birthdays. That is one of the many reasons that a job on the road is difficult. But it is worth it for us. When we share the Gospel message with communities across the country, and lives are changed, it is worth it. Without the hope of the … [Read more...]
Mommy, Take a Break
source Thanks to Crystal Light for sponsoring this post. To learn more about how Crystal Light can flavor your day with 30 refreshing flavors, visit http://www.facebook.com/crystallight.Did I realize before I had a child how busy life would be?NoDid anyone sit down and tell me, "This is what life will now be like..."?NoSo in the last three years of being a mommy, I have found one way - one tip - that makes my life easier. One way I take a little time for my self each day. Maybe you do it too. … [Read more...]
