Mother Self Care is just as Important
I remember how hard it was when I first became a mother, I neglected myself so much it was causing my baby and husband to be unhappy. If I could go back and talk to that mother, this is what I’d say.
Category: Family Life
Pantry Organization on a Budget
Eek! Does anyone else gets huge satisfaction from organizing something? Especially something you use every day!? A couple years ago I organized my pantry and
General Conference with Many Small Children
Every 6 months everyone in our faith gathers to hear the men and women leaders of our church talk of Jesus Christ, faith, prayer, hope,
Biggest Shock of Our lives
He scanned over for a second then took off the wand and asked, “Did we know there’s twins in there?”
What I Learned from Snapping a Picture
As a mother of (many) children, my mind is constantly thinking 5 steps ahead and often times I get stuck in those steps and forget the people I’m doing it all for.
From a Father’s Viewpoint
I, like my wife Cassanda, have 10 kids, 2 sets of twins, 9 boys and 1 girl, all born within 10 years.
School Starts!
Because of all this I’m reminded again and again how important family is and even if it’s hard work, it’s all worth it. Also when life gets hard, take a deep breath and hold on because there’s usually something good around the corner!
When Life Seems Unbearable
Sometimes life seems so big and overwhelming and your not sure how you’ll ever make it through. But that’s why God gave us our loved ones, whether it’s a spouse, a family member, or a friend.
To Nurse or not to Nurse
Out of my ten children I’ve nursed some and bottle fed most. Both are wonderful and a free baby is best, then why is it so hard to fail at one? When do you keep going and when do you choose a different course?
Our having a Baby in the Middle of Summer Schedule
Jacob and I joke how this baby’s scheduled c-section day is the worst timing; July 17th is right in the middle of summer for us.