Focusing on our Strengths instead of Weaknesses
Why is it I just feel bad that I keep eating treats!? Why does my brain choose to focus on the one aspect that I’m not doing particularly well at instead of all the good I’m doing!?
Category: Family Life
Our Tips to Survive Covid-19
What a weird weird time to be alive right now, especially as a mom. How do I help my children feel safe and secure when there is so much unknown in the world. How can I, as a mom, help my children with their school work on top of the emotional concern on top of keeping up with the house work and all the meals!?
When Intentions don’t Pan Out
I wanted today to be spiritual and memorable and wonderful. I had all the good intentions. But reality showed tired parents needing naps and emotional children displacing that emotion on each other.
“The Next Best Thing”
My day went from being too tired to get out of bed to smashed eggs on the floor. Thankfully I had a Frozen 2 quote in my head to save the day!
Farewell February, Hello March
We are so ready to say goodbye to February, and have more faith in what March will bring.
New Beginnings: Finding Myself after Kids
I haven’t always been great at New Year’s resolutions, but I’m beginning to understand what it means to treat each day like it’s the beginning of the rest of your life. I am grateful for this knowledge because I am taking this year especially to take the time to rediscover me after bringing all my children into this world.
Overwhelmed after the Holidays
The holidays can be fun times filled with loved ones, but the aftermath can have us wanting to leave and not return for a long long time! Here’s how a mother of 10 is coping.
As the Year Ends
Since it is the end of the year, I thought it would be interesting, at least to me to list out everything that has happened for us this year, so I tried and quickly decided that it was in fact not that interesting. Instead, I have decided to add in the Christmas letter that we sent, just yesterday, to family and friends.
In Sickness and in Health
As we enter this winter season we reflect on past season in our home and realize with 12 people, someone is always sick!
The Biggest Fight We Ever Had
We are not ones to argue, with anyone, but this was our biggest argument that spanned over about a year. it’s from Jacob’s perspective and the lessons he learned from it.