Homestead Update!

We've got a lot of irons in the fire right now as we gear up for spring time. Gardening We've started tomatoes, peppers, and onions indoors to be transplanted after the last frost. Chickens We lost a total of 6 birds this year, the bulk of them to hawks or other unidentified wildlife. That said, … Continue reading Homestead Update!

MTHFR, Adrenal Fatigue, and Postpartum Anxiety

The body is not just the meat suit we walk around in. We're physical, mental, and eternal spiritual beings. Our Creator knit us together in a complex combination of systems that are interdependent on one another to function. If you don't believe me, try having a sore pinkie toe; that seemingly insignificant appendage can entirely … Continue reading MTHFR, Adrenal Fatigue, and Postpartum Anxiety

Creating a Family Schedule

Since we brought home our 4th child about 7 weeks ago, (and really even before that) our family life has been a hodgepodge of inconsistencies. We had bits and pieces of daily routines that shifted and changed based on our mood, so the kids frequently responded to the chaos and unpredictability with disobedience. My husband … Continue reading Creating a Family Schedule

Cry Out to Abba

At church this evening, my middle daughter spiraled a little after service. She had made some sort of Valentine's craft and was covered in red glitter. She wanted to wash her hands, so i walked her to the bathroom and turned on the light for her. She's fairly capable, so I walked down the hall … Continue reading Cry Out to Abba

It’s My Birthday. 😐

February birthdays...nothin like 'em. It's cold, dark, looks like this outside: And everybody is sick 😷 so forget actual celebration. The kids came in and sang "Happy Birthday" this morning, which was fairly adorable. But this mama is feeling every bit of 29...more like 59. My body is tired and sore, my joints are stiff … Continue reading It’s My Birthday. 😐