motherhood
Bedtime Bliss (a little satire on the bedtime routine)
It’s 8:00 on a Monday, bedtime routine has begun. What’s supposed to be calming wind down, is quickly unraveled and undone. Everyone is suddenly famished, and “needs” a snack right now. Casually filling up their water, all I can think in my head is, “wow.” It’s time for 20 questions, handstands, wrestling, running. Apparently, “Get…
The Treasure of Table Culture
Please and Thank You when you ask, enough trust to ask just one time. Let the family enjoy their meal, before you ask for seconds is truly kind. Ask good questions, listen well, take an interest in someone and their day. Be slow to speak and quick to hear, and invested in the conversation stay….
Peaceful Chaos
Sometimes the constant noise, and chatter in our home. Makes me want to grab ear plugs, run away and be alone. Chaos, talking, questions, needs, demands on my space & time. How can I keep on going, at this pace and constant grind? But then counsel from an older friend, and another also brings a…
A Servant’s Heart
The grind of the day, the tasks she endeavors. Are par for the course, that a mother does weather. She cleans sticky hands, wipes bottoms and feet. Steps on cheerios & legos, everyday on repeat. Feeds them, and directs them, helps them to learn a game. Tries to plan healthy meals, without making them the…
