by Lisa-Jo | Feb 2, 2017 | Cheering for you, Motherhood, No more mom guilt, Rabid fear of parenting, When your temper scares you
I had no idea I had a temper until I had kids. I’ve been on a mission to tame it ever since then. It’s been the most painful and humbling journey of my life. I’ve shared a lot about it on the blog. I’ve made progress. I’ve been proud of...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 25, 2016 | surprised by motherhood
For the first time since my book, Surprised by Motherhood, came out two years ago the eBook version is on sale this week for only $2.99! That’s a $13 savings, you guys! And right in time for Mother’s Day! Did you know it’s super easy to give an ebook...
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by Lisa-Jo | Sep 28, 2011 | Kids, Motherhood
There was a time and a church where women didn’t tell their hard stories. I was a sleep deprived brand new mom who wished someone else would whisper in her ear that they missed going to the movies as much as I did. If she was alive, I would have asked my mom if...
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by Lisa-Jo | Dec 30, 2010 | Family, Kids, Motherhood, Raising Boys
For a long time now I’ve prayed for my kids to be ordinary. Not exceptional, not top-of-the-class, and not outstanding. Simply ordinary. And I’ve begun to wonder if I’ve wandered way off base. I watch the sports stars of today, the movie stars, the...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 2, 2009 | Sweetstuff
Hey Mom, Has it really been 17 years? You won’t believe all the things that have happened the last decade and a half. Dad’s the biggest change. I was talking to him today and he and Wanda have taken in another baby. A little girl this time. She’s...
