Below: Marriage is hard, but it might be easier if we know a bit before getting married. Here’s what I want my sons to know about marriage. Dear Eli and Samuel, You are young right now, only 9 and 7, but I know how fast time goes, and before we know it, you’ll be standing […]
I Was Yours First: A Reminder to Husbands and Wives in the Season of Raising Children
The front door squeaks open, softly heralding your arrival. Cries of “Daddy!” fill my ears as three kids rush to be the first to give hugs. I smile, grab a dish towel to dry my hands, round the corner from the kitchen to the living room, and give you a peck on the cheek before […]
I Tried Online Dating. Here’s What Happened:
Today I’m excited to welcome Amy who has written a guest post especially for Oh, Honestly. Amy has an amazing life story and there’s something really special you need to do for her at the end of the post. When I first started telling people I was thinking of online dating, of course the first thing […]
The Day I Found Out He Was in Love With Someone Else
“Some of the boys have crushes on some of the girls.” I was wrist-deep in dishwater when he said it, scrubbing the remains of the day into the soapy warmth, completely unprepared for a conversation I imagined was still a few years away. Words began to rise in my throat, preparing to bounce off my […]
Are You Doing Valentine’s Day All Wrong?
This post was originally published on February 15, 2014 and contains affiliate links. February 14th. Valentine’s Day. The day to show our love. Or lament our lack of love. Or rail against the ones we love. There are usually are two major camps when it comes to how people feel about this particular holiday. In […]
What Would It Be Like to Raise a Perfect Son?
This time of year always gets me thinking about Mary. Not just about the pictures of her we see in the nativity scenes that pop up everywhere in December, but about what it must have been like to be her. What Would It Be Like to Raise a Perfect Son? Before I go any further, […]
The Legacy: A Story of Family and Unfailing Love
I originally wrote this post a little over a year ago after visiting my grandfather for what turned out to be the last time. I’m so thankful I wrote it when I did because he got to read it before he passed away. Don’t wait to tell the important people in your life what they […]
Five things I wish I’d known before I had my second child
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases you make will cost you the same as ever, but I’ll receive a small commission to keep the blog running. Thanks for your support! When you’re expecting your first child, you read a million books on the subject because you’re nervous and you have no idea what […]
Meme Monday: Parenting Mystery
Welcome to my newest feature: Meme Monday The other day I made my first ever meme and tweeted it to a few people. Bundoo asked if I had it on the blog so they could pin it. I didn’t, but thought, “Hey, I could do that and call it Meme Monday!” (which maybe is already […]
On the hard days, REMEMBER
It’s been a hard day. Kids squawking and squabbling. Too much noise, not enough peace. I remember my first night as a mom. After everyone went home and I was alone with my hours old baby. How I marveled at his silky soft skin. His tiny, perfect features. The way he knew exactly where to […]