My two oldest had special mother's day themed events at their schools last week. I loved getting to spend quality time with each of them. Their teachers did an amazing job and I left feeling so loved. I love looking back at their artwork over the years so I am posting this for my future self. Mommy Spa & Mom Facts My son had a pamper mom day spa in his classroom. He gave me a massage, applied my makeup, and painted my nails. It was super sweet. I loved seeing how focused he was on applying my makeup and enjoyed watching all his classmates do the same. My oldest answered the following questions and fill in the blanks for his teacher and these were presented to me last week at his classrooms mother's day event. How old is your mom? My guess is she is her 60's What color is her hair? My hair What's her favorite drink and snack? Water and pizza My mom deserves a hug. What's her favorite thing to do with you? Play What does she like to do for fun? Go … [Read more...]
5 Things I Survived The First Year of Motherhood
With Mother's Day right around the corner I was reflecting back on my first year of motherhood and a few random memories came back to me. It is hard to believe that my oldest is now in elementary school. I hope you enjoy reading about 5 things I survived my first year of motherhood. Weird Dreams I'd wake up at night believing I'd brought the baby into bed and that I lost him in the sheets. I nearly had a panic attack the first time it happened. I was frantic mess screaming, turning on the lights, and ripping the sheets off our bed. Josh would wake up both confused and alarmed. Then he would go check on the baby in his room and there he would be sleeping soundly. Josh had to keep reassuring me that he was in his crib. I was in tears and it took me going into his room to see he was ok for me to be able to try to sleep again. It happened every night for a few weeks. Other nights Josh would wake up to find me roaming the hallway. I honestly think I was sleep walking because … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Day Tribute
With Mother's Day approaching this weekend I wanted to share a public tribute to my Mom. The purpose of this tribute is to give her the honor she deserves and to display my appreciation to God for the mom he gave me. I am linking back to Tim Challies for the great idea! Check out his series The Commandment We Forgot that looks at the fifth commandment (“honor your father and mother”) and explores the idea of how to obey this command once we are adults. #dearmom17 Dear Mom, I know I don't always take the time to say thank you for all the amazing ways you have shown and continue to show your love to our family so I am taking time today to rectify that. First off, you are beautiful. You may not hear those words enough from your family, myself included. You have shown me over the course of my life that true beauty comes from within and most importantly when Christ shines out of us. Thank you for teaching me that it is the small moments in the day that develop our character for … [Read more...]
