Update on the Worry Jar

Hey folks, thanks for following along for an update on the worry jar! My worry jar is pretty full I have a picture. Last time I said I would empty it out and refill it but I just stuffed the worries in and tried to keep what I have in that same stack so I……

The Worry Jar

Photo by Bryan Garces on Unsplash Night after night, I hear his voice telling me to rest and go to sleep. Guilt and fear swirling… “I should go to bed but I’m so stressed… ” I linger there pen in hand and journal on lap. I just need to… I reason… Just a few more……

A Tuesday Prayer

The Lord the Shepherd of His People A Psalm of David. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not [a]want. 2 He makes me to lie down in [b]green pastures; He leads me beside the [c]still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.……

Raising Little Ones In a Pandemic

I have a couple of stories for today’s series on raising a lot of kids! Last night, my husband hopped out of bed because our little one, 3 year old Moira, had a dream in which she said, “Wait, I forgot my mask!” *AW, this is in her subconcious.. she’s so good at wearing masks……

A Morning in the Life of a Mom with 5

(this post was originally written this morning; I have had a long day and some hiccups. Also, after baby finally went to sleep, I, now, am awake from falling asleep. It’s ten in the morning here in beautiful northern California! I have made five little smoothies and filled some cups twice, after some noodles this……

Raising 5 Children (Stories for Your Entertainment)

I hustled and hurried as I looked at the clock; just after 11am! Baby’s nap is coming up and I’ll be running to pick up the sisters, too… and this messy van hasn’t been cleaned in ages!! I have to clean this up… too messy! You see, my second born said to me the other……

Seasons of Motherhood, New-To-Homeschooling Edition

Hello mamas! I have something fun to celebrate… part of me wishes it was a new baby! Nope, it’s something different: I am going to be a mom for a decade in August! *Cheers! *Bust out the glass of champagne! *Just kidding… or am I? Photo by Jenna Norman on Unsplash I will have gone……

On Raising 5 Children

This is somewhat a “part two” of me sharing what it’s like to raise 5 children. I love it. My children are so fun and friendly; they’re just darn sweet. They’re going to be my buddies who are my height, or taller, one day! For now, they’re my small people and I love them and……