I've noticed that as summer is in full swing, so are my children's appetites! I've recently instituted, "The Bottom Drawer" as way to help appease their growling tummies and growing bodies. 

Waking up this morning to my daughter's 4th birthday flooded my heart with thankfulness. And gratefulness. 

When you almost lose something, and then get to keep it...I dare say that it becomes a little more precious. Lydia Rae is exactly that to me......

Children cry. A lot.

Babies are born crying. It's their only way of verbalizing their demands or desires. There are five original cries: the hungry cry, the tired cry, the I'm-uncomfortable cry, the I'm-in-pain cry, and the burp-me-please cry.

Slowly, surely, words are learned and then used to express what they need and want. In the process there are tears. Many tears. Tears of anger, frustration, sadness, disappointment, and fear......

I’ve always said that, “If he wins, I win” in regards to my marriage. It’s been such a joy teaching this same concept to my children......  

Childhood - such a strong word. And with that one word brings such conflicting emotions to so many...... 

I love this picture......

Late Summer, I started noticing the need for some fresh incentive and reward for our energetic and tenderhearted Josiah......

en•cour•age•ment - the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope...... 

Dear Motherhood,
You are demanding, exhausting, and loud......