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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom
We all have different experiences when it comes to motherhood, but for me, becoming a mom was a million times more draining, sad, and dark than I ever would have imagined. The commercials definitely do not paint motherhood in this type of way. They show the pretty parts. Just like social media. We seem to…
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5 Tips for Planning the First Year Birthday Party
Before I was ever even pregnant, I would dream about being a mom. These dreams always consisted of two things: snacks and parties. I thought about making fun snacks for my kids when they got home from school. I thought about the snacks I would bring after their soccer games for the whole team that…
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The Impossible Task of Cleaning Floors
We all have insecurities. They often manifest in different ways. For me, the floors of our house are more than just floors. They are the status of how good of a wife and mother I am. I know that might sound crazy, but that is just how my mind works. Clean and shiny floors, and…
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5 Tips for Postpartum Marathon Training
Marathon training is a commitment. It is hard work, requires lots of miles and time, and takes a lot out of your body. While not everyone would recommend training for a marathon a few months after having a baby, I am finding that not only is it very much possible, but the goal of completing…
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5 Tips to Survive a Road Trip with a Baby
We just got back from our first major road trip with Hudson. We had a wedding in Arizona, so we made the decision to drive and turn it into a little family trip. We both were a bit concerned with how Hudson would handle the 6-hour drive. Overall Hudson is a pretty easy-going, mellow baby,…
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Why I Wake Up at 5 am as a Stay-At-Home Mom
I wake up around 5 am every day during the week. You might be wondering: why? It is not like I have to get ready and commute to work. My job is right in this home, being mom to sweet Hudson. There is no commute. No need to get dressed. No need to do my…
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Letter To My 35-Year-Old Self
Last week, I reflected back 10 years, today I look forward 10 years and write down some dreams and thoughts to my future self. Here it is: Dear 35-Year-Old Self, I am writing this with no idea where you will be at 35 or what you will be like, but I have some hopes and…
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To Take a Hike
This mama needs to take a hike. I will explain the hike part later, but first thing to know is that today is New Year’s Day. January 1st, 2019. I am a fan of New Year’s. I love goal setting and dreaming up big plans for the next year. I love the chance to start…
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To Leave the Laundry
This mama needs to leave the laundry. I am a list-type of person. I easily become unfocused and overwhelmed when I don’t have a list to direct my day. Even if I don’t have a physical list on paper, I feel like I am constantly carrying around a mental list in my head. I am…
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6 Lessons in the First 6 Months of Motherhood
Two Saturdays ago Hudson turned 6 months! I really cannot believe he is already half a year. These past 6 months have been filled with so much joy, but to be fully honest, these past few months have also been a real challenge. Motherhood has already been so much harder than I was expecting; however,…
This Mama Needs Grace 