Every day is different with a house full of kids. Some days are easy where everyone is content and happy. Some days are hard where none of the children seem to be getting along which involves a lot of screaming and crying. The good weeks are when we all can have our emotions under control several days in a row. Those moments define glamorous motherhood. They will cause you Continue Reading
Is It Selfish To Not Receive?
The other day I was at Sheetz with my aunt, and while I was walking up to the checkout line, she handed me $3 to pay for my milkshake. My immediate reaction to her was, "NO, NO!" She then said, "Why don't you receive this blessing?" And in those few seconds, I felt guilty and chose to receive it. After the matter I thought, "Why did I just not receive it?" Anybody else Continue Reading
Another Hard Week (plus, details of the accident)
I arrived seconds after the accident. I didn't even know it was an accident until I saw the UTV (side by side) flipped on its side which then led to why my husband was covering his right eye. My heart sank. I then looked closer at the UTV, and saw his sister still inside of it, trying to climb through the roll cage. I rushed over with the gulf cart that me and my girls came Continue Reading
What Our Culture Has Taught Us About Having Children
Over the years, the picture of what a family should look like in our culture has changed drastically. Having big families is not the norm anymore. You stick out like florescent lights when you have more than 3 little children following you. It's always very interesting to hear and see stranger's reactions when I'm out in public with all my children. Some common responses Continue Reading
We Reached the Other Island
"Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution." - David J. Schwartz: American motivational writer and coach What seemed impossible to the world and everyone around us, became possible and Continue Reading
Yes, I’m Pregnant Again
Yes, I am pregnant again! Guilt I’m starting to not feel guilty sharing with everyone that yes, I’m pregnant again! I want to be just as excited sharing this news as I was sharing it when I was pregnant with my first. I believe the hesitation or guilt comes from the reaction I receive from sharing the news with people. Most of our family and friends rejoice with us. Continue Reading