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…
As someone who grew up in a religious home, I have been praying ever since I could speak. And so have my children. Yet somehow, at 28 I still frequently feel like I’m not actually a very confident or eloquent person when I pray. And something I did not expect when my oldest daughter was born was that…
