bouquet of pink roses

What Moms Really Need.

Even with all the years that have gone by, I still pinch myself to know that I’m a mom. The greatest honor of my life. No one said this great honor was glamorous though. 🙂That’s me in the middle of my laundry, between my then 3-year-old and 11-month-old. I love looking at this photo because I don’t immediately look at the laundry, I zoom right into my babies and their faces. That day I showed my daughter how to pair socks, I gave up on doing all the things and focused on what was essential. The laundry can be done, […]

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Black and white mom and baby

Dear mom, I get it now.

I get it now… Why when we were little, you seldom bought anything new for yourself — your children, on the other hand, always seem to have what they need. I get why you taught us to appreciate what we have, to work smart, and be wise with our money. I get why there seems to always be a piece of cake for me and why you pretend you didn’t need it. I get why you instilled in us the importance of prayer and faith in God, especially when raising a family. For this and many more, thank you! What […]

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