Any of you mommas crying big alligator tears right now because little cuteness just gave up nap time? It’s definitely a game changer. I mean, what happened to our mid-day break? Now instead of sitting around eating bon bons for...
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My man loves the grocery store (and it’s super sexy)
“Icing,” she said. “All you need to get is the icing.” Sounds easy, right? And no pressure. There’s just a roomful of small children waiting to decorate a gazillion cookies. Icing: the foundation for all things yum. Without it, there...
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Sometimes momma’s just gotta cancel church
Christmas is my MOST FAVORITE time to go to church. There are CAROLS and LIGHTS and STARS and ANGELS and CHILDREN SINGING and… I could go on. One year, I felt particularly removed from God, until my mom dragged me...
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Happy 1st blogging birthday, MothersRest
Ladies, we made it ONE YEAR! How is that possible? It’s all thanks to you. You are my people!. You are journeying with me through parenting misadventures and reflections on life and the occasional sleep tip. This blogging thing began...
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Mommy Brain explained: why you need deep sleep
Why, hello there, tired momma. Feeling a little foggy? Just realized you brushed your hair with your toothbrush, instead of your comb? I once boiled a whole pile of dirty cloth diapers in a pot on the stove. Shhh, don’t...
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The secret to dressing little boys for church
On Sunday I announced it was his turn to pick out “church clothes.” Apparently, this phrase means nothing to a toddler. (Duh.) Y’all, he can handle my Monday through Saturday “go pick out your clothes” directive. So Sunday should be...
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