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Happy Little Bits of Christmas 2012 {Part 2}
Overall, I feel like I’m succeeding in my determination to choose joy this Christmas season. For some reason, the wonder of the birth of Christ is really overwhelming me in a new way…
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Our Christmas Ornament Tradition {with Personalization Mall}
Each year, we order personalized photo ornaments from Personalization Mall {personalizationmall.com} Read this post to find out why and see our ornaments from years past!
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What if Mary had been a mommy blogger?
Mary wasn't a mommy blogger. She had no social media outlets that she could use to process her overwhelming thoughts of motherhood...of mothering the Christ-child, the Savior of the World.
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Dear Aprille-who-is-trying-to-be-a-perfect-mommy:
Hi. This is me, your future self. I wish I really could travel back in time to tell you this stuff. But, I know you probably wouldn’t listen to me even if I…
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Happy little bits of Christmas
In case it wasn’t obvious, yesterday’s post was really difficult for me to write. I cried almost the whole time I was typing. But it was very pivotal… the determination to “choose joy”…
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Choosing joy when the Christmas spirit is broken
What can be done when the "Christmas Spirit" is broken? When even the simplest of holiday gatherings brings such stress that my husband cannot function as he should? How do I hold this…
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When Toddler Boys Cook Thanksgiving Dinner
A post from my 2-year-old son's perspective as he helped me with Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 11.20.12
It seems like I just did one of these posts. I figured that this series would run once a month…or so… but as I refuse to set any sort of official blog schedule…
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Dwell…
Settle down, abide In other passages in the Bible it's translated as rest. Today I want to dwell. Dwell with my family. Settle down. Sink into this land that is my life. Really breathe…
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Introverted mom problems: when mommy breaks just aren’t enough
I’m totally giving myself grace and taking advantage of my dear husband by taking the time to write this post. Because I feel like this introverted mom needs it. I’m currently sitting at…
