I don't think I noticed it as much with child number one. Maybe because I knew we'd have a second baby. But last night, while I was sleeping in my bed for the first time without my Little Man I could feel my heart breaking. Parenting a toddler is bittersweet isn't it? Two days ago we took down the Princess Castle Bed that my daughter almost never slept in. We put up a newly redone wood bunk bed in it's place. This is the summer of transition. We've co-slept with both of our kids. It hasn't … [Read more...]
Push Gift Ideas for Friends
Push gifts are generally gifts given to a new mom from the husband or significant other. These are gifts to say thank you for pushing the baby out. I first heard about a push gift after my son was born last summer. I love the idea of a push gift and thought it would be nice to have a push gift idea for friends. Jewelry is the general gift for a push gift but I like to think outside the box for a friend. Here are nine push gift ideas that I think are great for a friend who has just had a … [Read more...]
Mommy Time IS NOT Easy But It Is Essential
I am blessed with an amazing husband and two awesome kids. But there are days I feel like I just don't like them. I mean, I love them more than my life, but some days liking them isn't as easy. Am I the only one who feels like this? I don't think I am. Since we travel on the road together for my husband's job, our time spent together is 24/7 most of the year. It is essential for me to set aside a bit of time each day that is just mine. Mommy Time I like to call it. When do you take advantage … [Read more...]
Refueling at the End of the Day
Thank you Quaker for sponsoring today's discussion. A mom's life is always busy. We travel so much and stay quite busy it seems like life is flying by. Does it ever feel like life is going by too fast for you? When we are home finally, there is always so much to do, I can't seem to catch up. This week since we arrived home from Arkansas, life has been hectic. With taxes, USPS mail, boxes from FedEx and UPS, house clean up, laundry, visiting family and friends, blog catch up, and normal … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding in Public Has Never Been Easier
Since we travel a lot. I breastfeed in public a lot. That is okay. My 10 month old loves to eat and I love being able to give him the best nutrition possible. Last week I talked about breastfeeding while traveling, and though breastfeeding in public is a necessity, I do like to keep covered as best I can. Enter Bamboobies Nursing Shawl. This chic nursing shawl is now my favorite go to cover up while breastfeeding in public. About Bamboobies: Bamboobies is committed to helping … [Read more...]
Hey! I am a Good Mother, Right?
We get prayer requests turned in during our seminars. I usually type them up in one file and email it to the local pastor we are working with. This last week we had a few prayer requests turned in about children: Children in trouble. Children whose parents are hooked on meth. Children who won't let their parents see the grand kids. Children who left the church. Which has convicted me once more. I need to be really praying for these two children of mine. Each day it seems that … [Read more...]
Six Things You Should Do For a New Mom
Growing a child inside you for nine months and having that child is hard work. Really. Have you heard of Push Presents? They are gifts that husband's give their wives after a baby is born. I think it is such a great idea. I just learned about these gifts last week. … [Read more...]
