Mom Life in the Messy Middle: Why “Good Enough” is Sometimes the Goal When my kids were younger, I thought the “messy middle” of motherhood was the toddler years. Now, with kids who are 9, 11, and 13, I know better. This is the real messy middle — where the days are filled with math […]

This week, a tragedy hit close to home. In a freak boating accident, a little girl was killed. I didn’t know her or her family, but my heart aches for them. In that same accident, a mom—someone I know—was seriously injured. She lost her leg and faces a long road to recovery. My heart is […]

💗 Blog #7 in the “From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms” Series The Legacy I Want to Leave When I think about motherhood, I don’t just think about the days I’m living—I think about the memories I’m shaping.I ask myself often:What will my kids remember about home?Will they know that I love Jesus? Will they […]

It’s Okay to Do Motherhood Differently—You Know What Works for Your Family 💗 Blog #6 in the From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms Series As moms we go through different seasons, sometimes they are hard and sometimes they are a little bit on the easier side. Others feel heavy—like we’re performing for an audience instead […]

💗 Blog #3 in the “From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms” Series There was a season where everything felt overwhelming—and I knew I had to make changes. But I didn’t know where to start. I thought I had to change everything all at once: the schedule, the routines, my mindset, my attitude. But instead of […]

💗 From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms – Blog 2 in the Series There was a time when even the thought of wanting time to myself made me feel selfish. Thoughts that went through my head– “I can’t take a break, what if they need me?”  “I have too much to do.” “I don’t have […]

💗 When the Hard Days Take a Toll on Mom Life There are moments I absolutely love being a mom. The moments that are full of laughter, cuddles, breakthroughs and joy I never thought I’d experience. But there are also moments when I just don’t like it, because they are really tough and hard. I […]

There was a time I tried to do it all: perfect meals, a perfectly clean house, a perfectly timed schedule—everything perfect. I was exhausted. Constantly overwhelmed. And honestly, tired of the pressure. Something had to change. So I started letting go—of perfection, of expectations, of mom guilt and of the things that didn’t actually serve […]

We were already doing that.We just do it differently—and that’s okay. Letting our kids run barefoot in the grass (I gave up on shoes a while ago), build forts, help in the kitchen—even if it means a mess—dig in the dirt and sing like no one’s watching. We are letting them be kids—free to play, […]

Mama, how often do you feel guilty for resting — or even thinking about it? I know I used to. I felt like I had to do it all — and only when everything was finished, then I’d maybe allow myself to rest. But even before becoming a mom, I carried guilt around slowing down. […]

As a mom I often wonder if I’m enough for my family and friends. So often I used to think I was always behind everything. Behind on laundry. Behind on purpose. Behind on who I was supposed to be. But when I stop, take a breathe and pray, I remember this truth I so often […]

The Pressure to Keep Going I used to believe that resting meant I was lazy. That slowing down or saying no meant I was letting my family down. The world tells us we should be able to juggle it all — spotless houses, home-cooked meals, thriving kids and a perfectly planned week. So even when […]