This is a review of the book The High-Calling of Motherhood, however these opinions are 100% honest and my own. Let me just start by saying that Chimene Shipley Dupler has spoken to this mama's heart and soul in her book The High-Calling of Motherhood. She hits on just about every aspect of Motherhood that you can imagine. You will find yourself crying, shaking your head, agreeing whole-heartedly, and feeling inspired. What I love most about this book is that she reassures us that what we … [Read more...]
Dinner, Dishes, and more: Letting Go of Perfectionism #2
Welcome to the second Letting Go of Perfectionism post. If you missed last month (Letting Go of Perfectionism Step 1) , I am here to fill you in. I am on a personal mission to help squash some of my perfectionist and OCD characteristics to help me live a more fun, in the moment life with my family. Update Each month, I am taking small steps to let go of certain tasks or ideas. I am finding ways to let me kids get involved and to be OKAY with it. To update you on my progress since last … [Read more...]
Will you choose to Survive or Thrive?
How many times have you finally gotten all the clothes folded and put away to realize the hampers are full again? Or gotten all the kids down for a nap to notice that you can barely see the carpet through the mess on the floor? In those cases you feel like you are doing everything in your power to survive. For some of us survival is making it to nap time. For others it might be until wine o'clock! No matter the time, we just keep pressing on, sometimes barely staying afloat. The definition … [Read more...]
Why My Kids Are DIRTY and It’s OKAY
So, I have to admit that I am THAT mom. You know the mom that always has the rag-a-muffin kids in the grocery store or at the park. However, today I am here to tell you why my kids are dirty. But I am also here to tell you that it is OKAY! Before becoming a parent or maybe even after my first, I would see those moms out and about with their kids and think to myself, "I will never take my children out of the house like that." And that was true for... about six months. After having twins and … [Read more...]
