Life has been rather chaotic around here lately. I would love to say that things are smooth and I have adjusted to life with five children, but the reality is that life with a newborn is rarely ever smooth! There are constant bumps in the road, and every time you start to get into a groove, something major changes and you have to readjust all…
Category: Routine
Cultivating a Peaceful, Purposeful Home
Home management is something really important to me. I’m pretty sure I would have completely lost my mind by this point if I wouldn’t have picked up these tips along the way. I originally prepared this material for a La Leche League enrichment meeting, knowing how valuable this sort of advice can be, especially for new moms. I thought I’d share it here in hopes…
What Does Routine With Kids Look Like?
In my last blog, I wrote about how I’m focusing on 4 priorities in our lives right now. They are: 1. Foster an environment for our family that is God-centered, peaceful, and joyful. 2. Develop and implement a routine for myself and our children, and support Mark in his own routine. 3. Develop local relationships! 4. Finish my associate’s degree Today I want to…
Uncomplicating My Life a Bit
After a wonderful date with my beloved hubby last night, I took some time to re-assess my priorities. I tend to over-complicate my life with massive to-do lists, projects that I take on without considering the ramifications, and unrealistic expectations for myself and others around me. So I decided to figure out what my top priorities are right now, and put the rest in a…
An Early Bird Stuck in a Night Owl’s Body
I’m convinced – I am an early bird who is stuck in a night owl’s body! If left to itself, my body will naturally wake up around 8-9am and go to bed between 12-1am. I’ve been this way as long as I can remember. For years, I have wished that I could wake up earlier without extreme effort. In high school, I had to put…