Toddler

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…)

Drills, Doctors, and December Joys

Look out, everyone — I pulled out Jimmy’s power tools, we’re keeping our pediatrician’s office in business (again), and we somehow squeezed in Christmas photos with enough cousins to start a small village. So far, December has been a fun mix of drills, doctors, and joy — magical, messy, and 100% memorable. Here’s a peek at what life has looked like around here lately!

Family Christmas picture (more…)