Encouragement

They Simply Want You

My daughter and I were having a late lunch. It had been a long night and busy morning, my son was already asleep, and without even realizing it I had zoned out. Twenty minutes later I found myself suddenly snapping back. I looked over and saw my sweet girl happily sitting next to me, using the salt… Continue reading They Simply Want You

featuredpost · Real and Raw

Why Moms Feel Alone Sometimes

My daughter swallowed a penny. I thought she was old enough to play with it. I was wrong. I saw her put it in her mouth and immediately screamed, “spit it out!” The sudden shout scared her, sending the thing right down her throat. I felt my body turn numb, it seemed to be more than… Continue reading Why Moms Feel Alone Sometimes

Friday Favorites · Mealtime

Eating Like the French Kids: Veggies!

As every mom knows, getting kids to eat vegetables is not an easy task! So how do the French find their little ones gobbling up those greens?? Two of the biggest reasons which stuck out to me: They serve the vegetables FIRST. If you are following the rule we discussed last Friday of no snacking,… Continue reading Eating Like the French Kids: Veggies!