If you had talked to me 5 years ago, I would have been pretty clear. Never in a million years would I have pictured myself divorced, knowledgeable about divorce papers, custody, child support, or co-parenting. Not because I had a rock solid marriage to my ex-husband, but because I couldn’t picture putting my children in … Continue reading Co-parenting
Month: August 2017
L.O.V.E. (1-17-16)
“Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God, and every one that loves, is born of God, and knows God. He that loves not, knows God not, for GOD IS LOVE.” 1 John 4:7-8 “Love her, love her, love her! If she favors you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. … Continue reading L.O.V.E. (1-17-16)
The Brighter Side of Parenthood Guest Blog 1-22-16)
Every parent can relate, I know. And, my kids are probably no different than other kids. But, one of the most fun parts of jumping into parenting a brood of five has been the number of wonderfully hilarious things I’ve heard from the children. Of course, they are funnier in context, so partly this list … Continue reading The Brighter Side of Parenthood Guest Blog 1-22-16)
The Other Ex-Husband-In-Law Guest Blog (1-26-16)
A couple of months ago, my wife wrote a blog about the relationship she has with my ex-husband. Over the summer, we were trying to figure out how to define each other’s ex-husband to others in the fewest words possible. I coined the term “ex-husband-in-law” (although, she kind of takes the credit for this stroke … Continue reading The Other Ex-Husband-In-Law Guest Blog (1-26-16)
Why We Blog (2-1-16)
A creative energy outlet: Both of us love to write and it’s been ages since we’ve had a chance. Since I closed my shop and business I wanted to have an outlet to express myself. People are interested in our story: We know you are kind of curious! We DO have an interesting story: We … Continue reading Why We Blog (2-1-16)
Birth Ninja (2-2-16)
I am a birth ninja. I do most of my work in the cloak of night. Not many people, including our children, know that while they are sleeping, midwives and doulas are up, catching babies and witnessing the miracle of life. I have been a childbirth educator, breastfeeding counselor, doula, and student or assistant midwife … Continue reading Birth Ninja (2-2-16)
A Birth Story (2-3-16)
WWe celebrate #4’s 4th birthday today! In celebration, I want to share his fun, unusual, and kind of hilarious birth story: He is #4. That means I had already given birth to 3 other kiddos. The first 3 are around 2 years apart, and my then-husband, J, and I thought we were done. Three and … Continue reading A Birth Story (2-3-16)
Fridays I’m in Love (2-12-16)
God is good. All the time. It’s a great day today. The weather here is mild, such a welcome relief this time of year. I was at an amazing birth last night, and although I always worry and joke that babies come at the worst time, it always times just perfectly. Out of the house … Continue reading Fridays I’m in Love (2-12-16)
Thank Heaven For Little Boys (2-14-16)
i love parenting another "set" of little boys. Our first set are 2 years apart and they definitely kept me on my toes. As a new mom, it was sometimes overwhelming, and all I could do to keep my head above water. This set of boys, #4 & #5, are also 2 yrs apart, and … Continue reading Thank Heaven For Little Boys (2-14-16)
Just the 7 of Us 