Weekly Hall: Labor Day Weekend

Good morning afternoon! (these always take long to get together than I think!) I hope everyone’s enjoying this long weekend, and I hope it’s been sunnier wherever you are! Yesterday was a gloomy day around here, but today is finally starting to feel like the perfect fall weather! I’d like to try out having a … Continue reading Weekly Hall: Labor Day Weekend →

Starting Our “Calm Corner”

Through all the various social medias, I keep finding myself funneled more and more to examples of “gentle parenting” and “respectful parenting”. Have I found myself agreeing 100% of the time? No. Have I found myself questioning my tactics and impulses as a parent? Yes! I love learning, I truly believe there is always room … Continue reading Starting Our “Calm Corner” →

Busy Bag

For a while now, our Church hasn’t had a daycare or Sunday school option for young ones during service, but we still think it’s important we take the kids. We participate as much as we can, and the kids get to see us prioritizing our time and be exposed to the people, songs, and sermons. … Continue reading Busy Bag →

to my youngest:

My baby, you are here!! I’ve almost got to hold you in my arms at home for a whole week now, and it’s incredible how instantly you’ve fit right into the place we’d been holding for you. Other than you both making me wait past 40 weeks, from the very start you’ve been a different … Continue reading to my youngest: →

to my oldest:

"Momma, come on, come on, let's play!" This week, more than ever, I try to be as quick to say "okay, buddy!" as I can. "What should we play!?" I try to muster up as much energy as I can for you, which is in low supplies at 40 weeks. I'm trying to say yes … Continue reading to my oldest: →

storms and rainbows

two years. in twenty-eight days, my baby will be two years old. and while i can't wait for that milestone for him, for us, the number i can't get out of my head is fourteen. fourteen months that i've been trying to get him a baby brother, or sister.. fourteen months i've been trying.. dying … Continue reading storms and rainbows →