Wow, wow, wow! I had the honor of interviewing Honor Genetski today! She is a game changer for all moms out there struggling to find their own in the journey of motherhood. So many of us feel unsupported, lost, beat down, and also knowing it could be better. The difference between surviving motherhood and … Continue reading Podcast #9: The Journey of Awakening: With Honor Genetski
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The Paradox of Motherhood
Motherhood is a paradox, a bi-polar beast, a yin and yang. It’s a world where both opposites are always true at the same time. It’s wearying and mundane and exciting. It’s tears of joy and tears of heartache in the same moment. It’s willing the days to go by and mourning their passing at once. … Continue reading The Paradox of Motherhood
Holiday Parenting–Guest Blog by my wife
First, I haven’t written a blog in months. Mostly, I’ve been settling into a new full time job in a new community. With my shift in career focus, I’ve struggled to find the time (and the courage) to continue baring my soul. Sarah has continued to write. While I’ve had the urge to blog many … Continue reading Holiday Parenting–Guest Blog by my wife
Halloween Curmudgeon
I just heard a sobering statistic: Americans will be spending $9.1 BILLION dollars this year on Halloween! Up from $8 BILLION just last year. Holy Milk Duds. But no, seriously, we’re all living paycheck to paycheck… I know I am going to blow everyone’s minds with this proclamation and it’s super counter-cultural, and no offense … Continue reading Halloween Curmudgeon
Stubborn Much?
How’d I get such stubborn kids? First of all, this is a rhetorical question, so those of you who know me you can just hush right now. The majority of our children are stubborn. I mean, way beyond typical stubborn. I don’t want to say your kids aren’t stubborn but ours put most to … Continue reading Stubborn Much?
Jumping Head First into Motherhood-From zero to five in one year (11/15/15)
This is a guest blog-post from my better half!: From an early age I was fairly convinced that I was not well suited for motherhood. I was too selfish. I need to feel appreciated at a level that children cannot provide. I was okay with that, too. I knew that I could live a really exciting and … Continue reading Jumping Head First into Motherhood-From zero to five in one year (11/15/15)
Mothering Transitions
I used to believe that transitions were occasional and temporary. For the past few years it has felt like one continuous transition, as if I am continually trying to process the latest piece of life. I'm beginning to realize that life is just one giant transition. And I'm beginning to think that maybe I'm not … Continue reading Mothering Transitions
Ode to the Washing Maching (11-15)
This has been on my list of topics, but must put this out there today in honor of our trusty appliance. The fridge went out today, and the dish washer is all backed up. So, in order to appease the appliance gods, I should probably say a few kind words to the washing machine, lest … Continue reading Ode to the Washing Maching (11-15)
Cooking Paleo-ish: 12-22-16
I’ve been paleo-ish for several years now. This looks like mostly meat, eggs, veggies, fruits, and other whole foods. We have a freezer full of elk and grass-fed beef. We cook 95% of our meals at home so they are almost 100% paleo, except I can’t seem to give up dairy. I’m a bit embarrassed … Continue reading Cooking Paleo-ish: 12-22-16
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
Just the 7 of Us 