I felt creative last Saturday and went to the craft store to make a wreath. I noticed four words everywhere: Gather. Thankful.

The school year is in full swing which means early mornings, lunches to pack, homework to check, and my least favorite game:

In our family, three boys happen to be the older ones, and four girls happen to be the younger ones. The boys

This morning was shower day. I had been sitting in my chair in the living room waiting for our one bathroom to

I can look at the chaos in my life and laugh about it or cry about it, but I figured that laughing

I think it goes without saying that we all love our children. But . . . this is a safe space, and

Have you ever lost a precious item or something of great value? I have a few times, and twice it was the

Our family has been strictly social-isolating for three weeks now. During this time, I have read a lot of advice about how

We all know quality time with our kids is important. We know they thrive when they feel safe, and loved, and prioritized.

I have been a stay-at-home mom for over one-third of my life. Until recently it was my only job. I went back

So I have an embarrassing confession to make. “Livin’ La Vida Loca” was a guilty pleasure song for me. When I first

Seventeen years into parenting, I have heard them all: “I finished my homework.” “My room is clean.” “I folded my laundry and

  I hate getting old. No, wait! I kind of like getting old. Can I be honest? I’m 63, and at this

I surveyed the kitchen with a twinkle in my eye. It was one of those rare days when homeschooling had gone surprisingly

  How many times a day do you beat yourself up about mistakes you make as a mother? What they ate, how

  My first five babies were sleeping through the night by 4 months old, but number six was now seven months old