2016 – Surviving Long Separations This month marks 5 years since my husband enlisted in the Army. Considering the fact that when we joined, we fully expected to be out of the Army a year ago, it’s kinda crazy to think that we’re here and that this is our foreseeable future. When I look back over the last…
In just two weeks, my oldest child will turn five years old. Which means I’ve spent the last seven months being mom to three kids under age five. It’s been a juggling act, for sure. The reality is that young children are needy. Their ability to do things for themselves is limited. I spend a lot of time…
I happen to love reading, but I have a short attention span when it comes to books. Unlike a movie, which is over in a couple of hours, a book takes commitment. And that commitment makes me picky. This is why I value good book reviews so much. I want details without spoilers. I want to know what I’m…
Like most military families, we don’t live near our closest relatives. But making so many long road trips with my kids has taught me a few tips and tricks that make the drive a little more manageable. If you’re facing a long drive to visit family (or a PCS move) this holiday season, here are 11 ideas to…
A week from now, my daughter begins Kindergarten. Not in a public school, not through distance learning. Her teacher is me. Her school is our home. We are officially embarking on the path of becoming a homeschool family. And I’m gonna be honest: I am terrified. Up until a few weeks ago, I fully expected Psalm to be returning…
It’s been a tough week. I’m still adjusting to having three kids, and most days I feel like an extremely mediocre mom. I really don’t feel like I’m thriving right now. Everything I accomplish during the day is done just well enough to get by. As moms, we have to be Jacks of all trades, wearing…
