My sweet Gabriella. Though I can’t really call you that, cause you glare at me and tell me, “I’M. JUST. ELLIE.” I can’t believe you’re 4. If there’s one person that has taught me anything in life, it’s been you. You’ve taught me patience. You’ve taught me to fight for what I believe in. You’ve [...]
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Does Listening to God Really Matter?
Does Listening to God Really Matter? Following God's Calling for Your Life Even When the Days are Rough Mom truth coming up... Sometimes I wish God called me to be somewhere else, to do something else. Sometimes I am so exhausted by my calling of being a mom and I wish, for just a [...]
6 Things No One Tells You About Extended Breastfeeding
22 months... is that really even extended? I honestly couldn’t even tell you. Did you know the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding until the age of 2? I never dreamed that I would nurse past a year. Before I had kids I thought breastfeeding was weird, and that I would find it awkward and uncomfortable. [...]
A Letter to the Invisible Mama
Hey, you. You know who you are. When you became a mom everything changed. I mean, isn't it supposed to? But not everything changed for the better. Suddenly you walk in to a room and people go straight for your kid. They take a few moments to notice you, then turn around and say, "Oh [...]