Any one who has been a mother longer than an hour, knows that motherhood requires PATIENCE. and lots of it! *1,000 times a day I clean up his toys (and try not to be mad as he uncleans while I ...
Hiding – confessions of an imperfect mother #7
For some reason my son has been in a "mommy" mood lately. The past two days have been particularly intense. He literally wants no one but me. He likes other people to be around, but if any one else ...
Finding God every day
My hubby bought some parenting DVDs for us by Paul David Tripp.I have only watched two of the sessions so far, but they have already been SO helpful and encouraging to me!One thing that Mr. Tripp ...
Ultimate Blog Party 2012
I'm so excited to be participating in the "ultimate blog party" this year! So here's a short & sweet intro to my blog! My name is Paula. I married my best friend just over 3 years ago, ...
Renewed expectation
I have come to realize how much having a new perspective about how my days should go and shifting my expectations has made me a better, and more patient mommy. Before I had any kids a "fun & ...
Holy week
After my last Easter in the Philippines when I was a teenager, I don't think I will be able to look at holy week the same ever again. They way the people in the area where I lived celebrate Easter and ...
One of those days – confessions of an imperfect mother #6
This is what happens when I look away for literally one minute. He was trying to touch the light fixture... I told him to "get down" so he promptly sat on the table and began coloring. ...
When you’re not thrilled to be pregnant
I am currently pregnant with our second baby. and I am absolutely thrilled and excited! I knew in my heart it was time to grow our family a bit more, before we even knew I was pregnant, so when we ...
Prayers for military families
Last week I had the priviledge of interviewing my friend Kathryn (from Singing through the rain) about her life as a military wife. She put together our interview and posted it as a blog on her page. ...
confessions of an imperfect mother #4 & the point
Okay, I'm a day late on this confession, but we all know I'm imperfect, so don't be too surprised ;) hehe This one is kind of a sad story... Yesterday my poor 16 month old got spices in his eye. I ...