Last September I went to MOMCON in Chicago, IL. It was a fantastic weekend filled with friendship, inspiration, swag, music, and FUN! Every year, MOPS holds an annual Leadership conference in the United States. Since this one was so close and the tickets were on sale months before, I took the opportunity to go. (Tickets…
Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of discussion about loneliness. Do you ever feel alone? I’ve felt alone in my motherhood.my churchmy familymy marriagemy class in school Mama, you are not alone! Truth be told, there are times I covet moments alone, especially after demanding days, interruptions from the kids, and noise from my phone. “Mom!”…
A couple weeks ago, Tim surprised me with a special date night experience. We stepped into a museum exhibit, unsure of what to expect. We came away awed by the beauty, inspired by the story, and refreshed by both the artist’s craftmanship and the modern technical feat that was accomplished. We attended “Beyond Van Gogh;…
How do you learn to count to 100? The answer is; Play with a timer. Yes, play is the answer. Play with a timer, and you may learn to count to 100. This is true for my youngest son. He learned how to count to 100 by playing with a timer. I bought a set…
Wellness day for Students & Staff This school year, our local High School hosted a new event called “Wellness Day.” Two days on the calendar are dedicated to the health and well-being of the students and staff. The goal is fun! Laughter, play-time, and just having fun offers a necessary release of both physical and…
Last December, I said goodbye to my Grandmother. I find such a peace in knowing that she loved Jesus and that she’s standing by His side right now, drawing breath, walking, smiling, and enjoying peace in heaven with Him. Knowing that has been such a rock through a really sad goodbye. I think this goodbye…
Two years ago, Tim and I tried something new together; we took dancing lessons. On our way to A Weekend To Remember in Madison, WI, we stopped at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio for a free introductory lesson. We LOVED the experience! We learned the steps to the Rhumba, the Foxtrot, and the beginning of…
Tonight I attended a Mom’s Night hosted by my local homeschool association. The guest speaker was Rachael Carman, who is a seasoned homeschooler, author, and speaker. Her podcast, Real Refreshment is full of encouragement and inspiration. She has also released a Bible curriculum in the past year through Apologia called, The Word in Motion: Old…
This September Tim and I celebrated 18 years of marriage! I thought I would list 18 of the many lessons I’ve learned over our time as “one.” Some of these lessons took longer to learn than others, and I am still learning many of them. They are in no particular order of importance or time….
Today was a beautiful day! It’s starting to feel like the summer is truly over and the school year is in full swing. My daughter took a few breaks to enjoy the wind and sunshine as she usually does. After lunch, she came up to me wind-blown and excited and asked if we could all…
