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Saying Goodbye to the Baby Phase

Author inspirethemomPosted on February 12, 2018October 20, 202012 Comments
Saying Goodbye to the Baby Phase

Just this past week, our baby has gone potty all by herself. Granted, she’s using a plastic imitation from Target (because she is way too short for the original john), but hey, we are one step closer to no diapers. A dream come true… Read More

Tags: Babies, Family, time
In Motherhood

What Parenting Has Done to My Definition of an Entertaining Evening

Author inspirethemomPosted on January 22, 2018January 31, 20184 Comments
What Parenting Has Done to My Definition of an Entertaining Evening

I sat on the pillows that were laying on the floor and watched Mr. Coppertop as he assembled our new bed frame. Our older two were in the living room while our youngest roamed the house searching for anything that looked remotely interesting. Read More

Tags: Parenting
In Motherhood

The Best Christmas Gift I Ever Received

Author inspirethemomPosted on December 4, 20179 Comments
The Best Christmas Gift I Ever Received

Before the days of children. Back when we were trying but to no avail. I worked at a local music store where I taught voice and piano. A small town place with rough, hardwood floors, records hanging on the walls, and a  constant smell of coffee floating in the air.  Read More

Tags: Christmas
In Encouragement, Motherhood

The Real Hunt for Home (Guest Post Shared on Kindred Mom)

Author inspirethemomPosted on November 29, 2017December 1, 20172 Comments
The Real Hunt for Home (Guest Post Shared on Kindred Mom)

We are in the market for a house. It sounds fun, but it’s not. Three simple requirements: livable, within the budget, and in a safe neighborhood. You’d think I was asking for the moon. Read More

Tags: home
In Encouragement, Motherhood

One Resilient Mother

Author inspirethemomPosted on October 30, 2017October 20, 20208 Comments
One Resilient Mother

My sister-in-law gave me an old, novel for my birthday. (The year 1911 to be exact and a copy from the first print!) Most ordinary girls would probably turn a nose (quite literally) at this musty gift, but it made my nerdy heart swell with joy. Read More

Tags: Family, Motherhood
In Homeschool, Motherhood

Teaching Good Manners in an Afternoon

Author inspirethemomPosted on October 23, 2017November 9, 20177 Comments
Teaching Good Manners in an Afternoon

While rinsing off the lunch dishes, Jovie said, “Today, my teacher kept asking me to use the magic word…” (long pause) “…Hey Mom, what is the magic word?” Read More

In Homeschool, Motherhood

What’s so Wrong With Having Heroes?

Author inspirethemomPosted on August 28, 2017July 5, 20186 Comments
What’s so Wrong With Having Heroes?

I’m officially one step closer to working myself out of laundry duties…my four-year-old has learned how to fold towels! And not just the one-two-you’re-through method, but the mom’s-amazing-wrinkle-free-four-step-fold. 😉 Read More

In Encouragement, Motherhood

When Motherhood Asks you to Leave Your Peaceful Perch

Author inspirethemomPosted on July 31, 2017October 20, 202020 Comments
When Motherhood Asks you to Leave Your Peaceful Perch

I sat down on the reclining patio chair to supervise my barefooted cherubs in the backyard. I made a mental note that the sun was very hot and I hoped the garter snakes stay away till we go inside. Read More

Tags: Family
In Motherhood

Recognizing Life’s Biggest Moments

Author inspirethemomPosted on June 26, 2017October 20, 202015 Comments
Recognizing Life’s Biggest Moments

Bubbles are floating around Cinderella’s head as she scrubs the floors on our living room TV. I’m rushing through the dinner-making process, trying not to knock over our eleven-month-old who is using my pant leg for balance. Read More

Tags: Family, Mom
In Motherhood

Gentle Mama

Author inspirethemomPosted on June 6, 201711 Comments
Gentle Mama

My mom bought some spring chicks. They are fluffy, fragile little things that bring sparkles to her grandkids’ eyes. When we visit, the kids crowd around the warm light and reach their hands in to touch the soft, new feathers. Read More

Tags: Kids, Mom

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