Books

A Day in the Life: Our Monday

I thought it would be fun to write a day in the life post (again!). I think in the spring when we have a new newborn, I will look back at these posts and think about how different life is/was. Every new stage of parenting is so special and something I’m always trying to find joy in and cherish. Here’s what my day with a six-year-old, two-year-old, and 20-some week fetus was like on Monday this week!


Jimmy’s alarm clock goes off at 5:00 am each morning. I never hear it, but I feel him get out of bed and I eventually get up once I get my bearings. We both sit in silence (ahh, silence!!) on our couches, drink coffee, and read our Bibles. Right now, I’m also working through Gospel Mom and the Gospel Mom Workbook.

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A Slow Attitude, A Cake, and Favorites

Something I’ve been trying to focus on lately is slowing down. It’s so easy for me to let my days swallow me as I go from one thing to the next. While I often can’t slow down with obligations like cleaning, laundry, cooking, and homeschooling… I can have an attitude that is slower and more present. I can look for ways to simplify my daily life.

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