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Thank You, Lord, for This Laundry
“Dear God, thank You for this laundry.” Seems like a weird prayer, right? I hate folding laundry so why in the world would I be thanking the Creator of the universe for something…
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Mama Be Tired
I’m tired. Down to my bones exhausted. I’m not just physically tired, but yes, I am that too. (I’ve got a teething baby after all.) But I’m mentally drained. There’s no more room…
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Mom Rage is My Imperfection
Mom rage. Yup, we’ve got our own name for it. It’s anger but it’s worse–it’s explosive. Mama is overstimulated. Mama is overwhelmed. Mama. Is. Angry. Doesn’t matter what unleashes it, when it’s here,…
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I am a Good Mom
I am a good mom. I have to remind myself that, like, all the time. The mom guilt starts setting in, and I start believing the lies . . . “I lost my…
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I Can Do All Things Through Christ
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Doesn’t mean I’m superwoman. I’m far from it. I’m pulled every which way. All day, every day. (They outnumber me, that’s for…
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Jesus is How I’m Surviving Motherhood
Somehow I’m keeping my head above water. If the kids are fed and I’ve somehow managed to eat a meal in there somewhere. If the house doesn’t look like a (total) tornado came…
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I Lean on You the Most
I lean on you the most. As my oldest child, you’re my go-to. The one who’s there when I need someone to “bink the baby” if my hands are full. The one who…
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Mommy Gets Sick
“Mommy doesn’t get sick.” “Oh, yes, she does! You just rarely ever see me get sick,” I replied. It hit me right there: They think I’m superwoman. It’s been months (and months) of…
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I Don’t Wanna View Motherhood as a Job
I don’t wanna view motherhood as a “job.” Sure, there are parts of it that are not fun (like diaper blowouts and wiping snotty noses), and yes, it’s what I write down under…
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Confessions at the Kitchen Sink
“Lord, forgive me for I have sinned . . .” It’s a part of my daily routine, if I’m being honest. The snappy mom unleashes her anger. The gossiping word slips out of…
