It's been a little over a year since I packed up my classroom and said goodbye to teaching. So, I've officially been a stay at home mom for one year (you can read more about my journey to this point here). I look back on this year, and all I can really say is that God… Continue reading SAHM- 1 Year Later
Month: May 2017
Encouragement for the Weird/Sad Days
I had an absolutely wonderful Mother's Day yesterday. My husband cooked me breakfast. My boys gave me sweet gifts. We spent the afternoon at the lake and the evening grilling out in our backyard with our families. It was a sweet day. Yet, all day yesterday, I was a little sad. Honestly, ever since my… Continue reading Encouragement for the Weird/Sad Days
How to Heat a Bagel and Other Lessons from Mom.
Mother's Day is upon us, so naturally, I've had my mom on my mind so much lately. A lot of people know my mom for her organizing and planning skills, but for me, my mom taught me so much more than how to correctly use an Excel spreadsheet. A while ago, I wrote Lessons from Mom where I… Continue reading How to Heat a Bagel and Other Lessons from Mom.
The College Decision.
So, it's time for you (or your child) to choose a college. I've never been there as a parent, but I've been there as a student. Since I taught high school for 3 years and my husband is a student pastor, I've seen many students and their parents navigate this exciting but also a little… Continue reading The College Decision.