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How to Say No

September 2, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment

While I could juggle literal life-altering decisions in the moment, I struggled when it came to the day-to-day decisions of running our family and contributing to our community.

Posted in: Organization & Time Management Tagged: back to school, Big Family, saying no, time management, volunteering

Bringing Home Baby #3 (or higher)

July 10, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment
Bringing Home Baby

Earlier this year, a friend, just shy of bringing home baby #3, asked me a question I know I’ve asked myself on more than one occasion: “Am I crazy to have more than two children?” I was startled at first, mostly because our little town is packed with large families. But then I returned right … [Read more…]

Posted in: Organization & Time Management, Uncategorized Tagged: Big Family, new baby, siblings

The Keeper of The Wubbies

March 16, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment
the keeper of it all

As we were packing for a trip to Disney World last month, I had that constant feeling of being unsettled, and I couldn’t quite put my finger on why. The day we left, it finally clicked. My husband called me, attempting to pack up one car while I sat in the carpool line to get … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Big Family, childhood, mental weight, the keeper

Surviving Disney World with Small Children

January 28, 2019 by Christian 3 Comments
surviving disney world

I think a piece of the magic that Disney gives parents is amnesia. Lots of people, crying children, glitter and tiaras abound. Children are having a mostly amazing time, while their parents look exhausted and confused.

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Big Family, Disney World

My Daily Affirmations

November 11, 2018 by Christian Leave a Comment
Daily Affirmation

This piece originally appeared on The Today Show Parenting Team Blog in October 2018.  Each day with my girls, I find myself repeating the same words in my head, over and over again. These words have been collected from good friends and wise mentors throughout my years of parenting. I finally took a moment and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy Tagged: affirmation, Big Family, reminders

Surviving Summer with Your Sanity Intact

April 9, 2018 by Christian 15 Comments
Summer sanity kids

As the snowflakes fall outside the window, my mind can’t help but wander toward warmer and brighter days. I know it is on the horizon, as the camp forms pile up, and the girls ask for some new activity or trip every day. Summer. Not my favorite time of the year, that’s for sure, as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Organization & Time Management Tagged: Big Family, summertime

Thirty Something Lessons from Your 30 Something Mother

March 29, 2018 by Christian 18 Comments
essons learned in motherhood

As we approach milestones in our own lives, I’ve found it pertinent to preserve these milestones for our children to reflect upon in the future. Lessons learned in motherhood, memories treasured, values cultivated; these all need to be passed on. Half of my childhood was spent without my father, because he died in a car … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy Tagged: Big Family, Favorite Things, Lessons learned

You Should See My Heart

February 4, 2018 by Christian 4 Comments
full heart

It was starting to play out over and over again, like a broken record designed to bring my life into rather harsh perspective. Sweet, older lady, who is a total stranger, all smiles and full of merriment: “Oh, Santa’s going to bring you a baby for Christmas!” Me, faking a smile for the 9,000th time: … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy Tagged: Big Family, Pregnancy

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