Millie’s

Dakota’s First Birthday Party, Sunshine, and Sickness

We celebrated Dakota’s first birthday party over the weekend! We’ve had some sunshine and, of course, some sickness. One minute we’re outside in the sunshine and the next we’re in and out of the doctor’s office. Between fevers and running our gas tank all the way to E, it’s safe to say we’ve all been running a little low this week. 😆

Mom with baby in stroller and toddler boy on bike

Even with the chaos, it has been a sweet week full of sunshine, sniffles, and celebration! (more…)

Solo Parenting Three Kids for 28 Hours

We did it! We survived 28 hours without Jimmy! A few months ago, he asked if I was okay with him attending an overnight seminar in Ohio with a group of men from our church. I took a deep breath, said yes, and braced myself to be the only parent for a little over a day.

Mom and kids in photo booth

I wanted Jimmy to go, and I also didn’t want to be the only one in charge of three young kids! We did just fine and it was so sweet when we were all reunited. 😊 (more…)