Ladies, I'm knee deep in newborn care at the moment. My days are filled with making sure our newest guy's needs are met, and it is a blessing to do so! Related: Our Ninth Child's Birth Story My parenting philosophy has changed throughout the years. Starting with our sixth child, my care philosophy changed to … Continue reading Why I Like Attachment Parenting
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How Debt Hinders a Stay-at-Home Mom
Debt. It is such an ugly word which has a hold on so many of our lives. I know it did mine! For so many years my husband and I were slave to the lender, and we aren't out of the woods yet. By the grace of God we are close, with only a little … Continue reading How Debt Hinders a Stay-at-Home Mom
Having Babies is Normal
While at the obstetrician's office, I needed to have my blood drawn last week. The technician was a sweet older lady who was absolutely floored when she asked how many children I had. It usually goes something like this... "So, I this your first?" "No, it's my ninth." Jaw proceeds to drop to floor. She … Continue reading Having Babies is Normal
We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
This week, I turned down an invitation and I felt kind of guilty doing so. The invitation was a really sweet gesture involving a couple of my children. I turned it down because I knew my pregnant self was tired, and our days have been full with Daddy time over the weekend. And still, I … Continue reading We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
Don’t Blink, Mamas
Over the weekend, my family had the opportunity to visit our oldest daughter who recently started college. She is living three hours from home, which has been hard on me. I miss her so much, and these feelings coupled with pregnancy hormones are not a good thing, ha! Since she has left, I've really been … Continue reading Don’t Blink, Mamas
