Contentment « Parenting Miracles

Please Don’t Threaten Those You Mentor

This journey we call “motherhood” is a difficult one. There are times when you actually feel like you might have a handle on things. You hit a phase that’s going smoothly and you think, “Wow, excellent– I think I’ve got this figured out!” Then, as you probably know, something happens that throws you [...]

Regional Prejudice

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I remember when I told people I was headed down South for some higher education. (Is anyone hearing that Trace Adkins song in your head right now? ) There was a great deal of envy from my New England peeps regarding the weather I’d be getting down there. There were also [...]

Celebrating the Ways I Fail

Here are three things people never say upon visiting my home:

“Wow, I sure wish I had your eye for decorating!” “Man, your house is SO clean!” “Can I ask– who does your landscaping???”

Sigh.

And, when I dwell on that, it makes me sad. It makes me frustrated. It [...]

What I Want Pre-Teen Girls to Know About Sizes

(Aren’t those boots great?? I’ve had them for close to 10 years now…)

Yesterday, I pulled on a pair of size 11 junior’s jeans that fit me like a glove. I topped it with a long, lean size small/tall tank and and then a large cardigan. Over it all, I tossed on my camel [...]

Powerless

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Nine days. Nine days we were without power.

My house was dark. Cold. Stagnant. Quiet.

The sun set early each night. No TV or computer screen cast its glow on our evenings. No phone calls would ring out over our phone line.

I was without power.

But there [...]

Honoring Daddy- Why did I write so much about it?

If you spend much time around here, you’ve been seeing a whole lot from me on this topic…

I am being completely genuine when I tell you that I loved writing each and every post for this series. There were times I’d feel nervous going into it, but the words flowed readily and, [...]

Have a Rockin’ At-Home Date

Dating the daddy of your children can be a challenge. Between finding a sitter you can trust, feeling comfortable leaving your babies, and affording to pay for the service, it can be mind-boggling and anything but relaxing. If you don’t live near family, it can be extremely tough. If you have many children, [...]

Our Tidy-Up Routine

Confession: the main living areas of our home are rarely picked up when my husband gets home from work.

I know, I know, I read all about you organized ladies who mobilize the troops and get your places all tidied up before Daddy walks through the door. I admire you. I do. [...]

A Welcoming Haven For Your Man

Whether your husband works days, nights, or around the clock… whether he spends sixty hours a week toiling outside the home or is a stay-at-home dad… whether he has a home office or leaves work at the door… his home should be a welcoming haven for him.

Now… I could write a preachy [...]

10 Ways NOT to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Buy raw shrimp that STILL HAVE LEGS ON THEM and then decide to prepare them for supper at 6:30 am. Think for sure you’ll remember the chocolate that’s melting on the stove while you get some things done… who needs a timer, right? Decide that it’s fine for the baby to eat off [...]