by Lisa-Jo | Dec 16, 2014 | Cheering for you, Christmas, Love the body you've got, Motherhood
The thing about becoming a mother for the first time is how much it changes your body. And how little you expect that. No one warned me about that part. I didn’t have a mother to tell me that the pre-baby jeans I brought to the hospital I would absolutely not be...
by Lisa-Jo | Dec 15, 2014 | Cheering for you, Family, Ordinary Glory, Our crazy little rental house
Sunday afternoons are messy at our house. And I like them that way. (If you follow me on Instagram you’ve probably noticed). We’ve usually let the weekend play around us with all its Legos and dolls and light sabers and blanket forts and left over pizza. We’ve...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 30, 2014 | Cheering for you, Christmas, Motherhood, Rabid fear of parenting
Today I put together a family advent countdown calendar. For the FIRST TIME EVER IN NEARLY TEN YEARS OF PARENTING. Because that’s how long I’ve been sleep deprived. Dear Moms of Littles, listen up here because this is for you – I know this time of...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 26, 2014 | Cheering for you, Christmas, Our crazy little rental house
I am a reluctant renter. Have been for years. Our last rental house was small, it had faux bricks that constantly fell off the kitchen walls and carpets that, well, let’s just say back then we had three kids under the age of six and leave the rest up to your...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 20, 2014 | Cheering for you, Family, Kids, Motherhood
When he tells me his head hurts and my stroking it doesn’t help, I know he’s sick for real and not just for sympathy. His younger brother and sister are just emerging from the fever and croup he’s headed into. It’s Saturday and the US Marine museum outing has been...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 10, 2014 | Cheering for you, Christmas, Family
As the twinkle lights start to go up. As recipe planning heats up. As we begin the juggling and scheduling for family trips, dinners, gifts. And BEFORE you’re overwhelmed and over it all – stop and read this. For the days we just don’t think we have...
