What I've Learned
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The Truth Prevails
My girlfriend, Danielle, and I made plans weeks ago to stay one night at a Disney resort over Spring Break. We decided that instead of breaking into a Disney resort pool (which is…
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Great is Thy Faithfulness
It will be five years ago this May that our family picked up and moved from Connecticut to Orlando in order to be closer to our extended family. If you are new around…
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8 Tips and Tricks to Consigning Kids Clothing
I started consigning my kids clothes about two years ago. I tried once when I lived in Connecticut, but the first try was a mess. Nothing of mine was bought by the store…
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When Parenting Loses It’s Patience
I’ve been struggling with parenting lately. Bean is at this age that constantly tests my patience and, if I’m completely honest, I have not exactly passed those tests. I’ve been quick to snap…
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Learning Through Listening
One of the areas I have been trying to work on in my marriage has been truly listening to Chris and then reacting to his needs. You’d think that would come naturally in…
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How I Learned Bravery From My Five Year Old
I am constantly amazed by my kids. Aren’t all parent, I guess? Every time they experience something new or learn something or are randomly nice to each other, my heart just explodes with…
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A New Kind of Mother’s Day
My first Mother’s Day was super special to me. I hadn’t even had Bean yet. After an insane day of nesting and spontaneously needing to clean things that I had never felt the…
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Household Tricks That Keep Me Sane
Almost from the day Gracie was born, I knew that in order to manage a household with two small children, organization was going to be key. It has taken me several years to…
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The Grammar of Marriage
I’m never more reminded of how lucky I am to have Chris than when we face a challenge together. Over the years, we have learned that the only way to make it through…
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Parenting Through Trembling Lips
A lot of parents worry about their kids. Worry comes with the job description. But, honestly, I haven’t consistently worried about my kids in quite a while. Both are old enough to express…
