Parenting

I’m writing this post today from a place of sadness. I’ve made it no secret that I’ve wanted another baby over the past couple years but it’s just not seeming possible. I actually really want to adopt, but apparently (despite everything I’ve heard) people can’t just adopt a baby. I had no idea. We turned …

I wish I was writing this telling you that I’m homeschooling my kids for fall of 2021, but I’m not. Instead, I’m planning and uncertain back to school for my kids. Maybe you’re doing the same. Even if you have a plan right now, the uncertainty of our times means that things could change in …

It’s official: my kids are going back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how I’m feeling, how that looks here, and what’s happening with our lives. Spoilers: I have mixed feelings. Back to School During COVID-19 If everything was up to me, we wouldn’t be going back. Unfortunately, I share my 5 kids with …

Being a stay at home mom is tough. Whether you’re a veteran, or you’ve just found yourself staying home, there’s always something to learn and improve on. These are some of the things that I wish I knew before I becoming a SAHM (stay at home mom) over 13 years ago. Things I Wish I …

When I entered motherhood almost 13 years ago, I was pretty calm and patient. But, as baby grew, so did my stress and it didn’t take long before I was angry, frustrated, and worn out. Over the years I’ve picked up some ways to be a calmer stay at home mom, though, and to be …

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like I spend all day running around doing chores and still have nothing to show for it at the end of the day. It’s pretty frustrating, especially when it feels like it happens every day. There are reasons why moms get nothing done during the day …

So right now we’re all stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means the kids are out of school. I’m still doing my best to keep up with work while juggling everything, and it’s going fine. A lot of parents are complaining but honestly I disagree! There’s so many things I love about …

The other day I wrote about how much I love having older kids, and it’s true. They bring so much joy to my life and we are able to do so many cool things. But, I am also pining for baby number 6, so I thought it would be fun to talk about that now …

One of the hardest parts about dealing with this pandemic is not having any idea when it will end. We have no countdown and no way of knowing how long these life changes and restrictions will go on. Some places are starting to open up around the world, which gives us hope, but that doesn’t …

I can’t believe my babies are already five! I guess that officially means I’m no longer a parent of preschoolers… Everyone’s a ‘big kid’ now! Sure, the littlest ones still need a lot of attention, can’t read, and sometimes still wake up in the night, but it’s different. We are letting go of the baby, …