I probably have one of the best “other mother” situations I could ever have. I am “other mother” to our #5, who turns 2 soon. I met this little guy before he was born, and was one of the very first people to lay eyes on him as I was at his birth. I didn’t … Continue reading He Calls me Moppy (12-8-15)
blended family
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 12-17-16
This will be our first Christmas as a couple, a family, and a group. It's certainly a mixture of emotions, memories, and history, but mostly a time of joy and happiness that we are surrounded by so much love and friendship within our circle. We are merging our family traditions with open hearts and are … Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 12-17-16
Road Trip! 12-28-16
1034 miles 16.5 hours 5 kids 1 Moppy -17 degreesChallenge Accepted! I hit the open road yesterday with the 5 kiddos, over 700 miles just on I-80 alone, over 1000 miles total, to grandmother's house we went! The kids were amazing little travelers. We lucked out, but they are also used to long distance trips. … Continue reading Road Trip! 12-28-16
Vulnerability
Today I finally worked up the courage to drag myself to a local MOPS meeting for the first time since moving to our new town. First, MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) is an international mom group that meets locally 2x a month, designed for stay-at-home moms to connect, fellowship, and support each other. I used to … Continue reading Vulnerability
Co-parenting
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
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)
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)
Just the 7 of Us 