Tag: Motherhood
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Christmas Card 2025
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I usually send a Christmas letter by mail, but this year and last, I didn’t get around to it. BUT, I did write a letter, and I still wanted to share it, so I’m using this platform instead. It’s a simple reflection on our year, what mattered most, and what…
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7 Things That Made Me Smile This Week
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We were gone for 10 days, and although we had a lot of fun, we are so happy to be home. Getting settled back into your home can be exhausting, on top of already being exhausted from not sleeping in your bed, traveling, staying up late, etc. But these things…
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Stillborn, But Still Born – Noah’s Story
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This post was originally posted on an old blog I once had. It details our story of the stillbirth of our son, Noah. I wrote this post 12 days after Noah was stillborn. It’s raw and emotional. But reading back on it now reminds me just how strong I am.…
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Waiting Well for an Adoption
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My cousin Emilee and I recorded a podcast about waiting well for an adoption last week. Our stories are different, but I wanted to write out what we discussed because I think what we discussed can impact people waiting for an adoption. Here are the tips we talked about. If…
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Moms, You Matter
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The other day, I had an unexpected conversation with my daughter as I dropped her off at school. It went something like this: Lauren: “Bye, honey, have a great day at school!” Quinn: “Bye, Mom, have a great day at work!” Lauren: “Remember, I don’t work, I’m just at home…
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Screen-Free Technology for Your Kids
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Our daughter is 7, almost 8, but we don’t allow her to have handheld screens. She is not allowed to be on our phones unless under very special circumstances. We don’t let her use an iPad except for Osmo and to use the Home Court App. This means no video…
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Kids Humble You, Period
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Having kids is humbling. From conception to adulthood, having kids will humble you. It’s not a matter of if but when. So far, I’m only 7 years in, but I’ve seen and experienced firsthand how each stage of a child humbles the parents. When a mom gets pregnant, doctors check…