Someone once asked me what things surprised me about motherhood. I guess it all comes down to expectations. What we are fed by those around us; the things other people imply about our mothering skills and our own mental checklist of expectations.... What Did You Expect?
May 15, 2021
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Someone once asked me what things surprised me about motherhood. I guess it all comes down to expectations. What we are fed by those around us; the things other people imply about our mothering skills and our own mental checklist of expectations.... Be The Light, Mommy
December 2, 2020
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Itās one thing to talk the talk. Itās another to walk the walk. Every mother has good intentions to be the best mother to her children that she possibly can be. But when the cereal hits the ceiling, it reveals our hearts... Momming the Gospel
November 13, 2020
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I can’t pretend that I haven’t felt a bit frustrated in the journey of motherhood. I haven’t found it as fulfilling or stimulating as I thought I might have and, quite frankly, it took a lot for me to admit that to... Raising Bonus Kids
July 31, 2020
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I like to believe that some parents end up raising bonus blessing because God gets so impressed with our parenting skills that He just has to expose them to more children. I have been a deputy parent for over a year and...
The Yes/No Mom
July 5, 2020
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I have known both these precious moms, Kate and Steph, for much of their lives. (See The No Mom and The Yes Mom) I remember the play dates, the accounts of playground princess games and their mutual love for Jesus. Both fathers...
The “No Mom”
June 17, 2020
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Iām a childās worst nightmare. Iām the āNo Momā. Iām not the āMiddle-of-the-Road Mom. And Iām definitely not the cool āYes Momā! I am the spoilsport, the fun killer and the hard, cold, āNo Momā. I say no to playing in...
Walking a Tightrope
April 23, 2020
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As a little girl, I had a short list of possible dream professions. A teacher; a singer; an author; a counsellor for women considering abortion and a trapeze artist. An interesting conglomeration of fields! The trapeze artist was probably the most short-lived...
Your First Birthday
March 1, 2020
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To my Jabe, I can’t believe that it was a year ago that the gynae decided to take you out. We had the option of the very same afternoon but chose the next day to meet you. We were up early... Losing Baby Crew
December 30, 2019
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As I was scrolling through Instagram today, I came across a story that rocked my world. And, as a mom, it made me dissolve into tears within minutes of reading. I had seen a few people share various posts but, when I... Two Years of You!
July 11, 2019
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730 days – you have blessed the lives of more than you know. 2 years ago Daddy and I were supposed to be going to a baby shower and a wedding. It was a full weekend! But, it became a busy weekend...