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How a Crack in the Driveway Split Time

May 11, 2016 By Lauren

Sometimes milestone moments go by unnoticed. Other times the full weight of the importance of those milestones hits us full force. That's how it was with the crack in the driveway.

  “Is it stupid that I’m sad the crack will be gone?” I turn to look at my husband, praying he’ll offer the validation I need in this moment. He looks directly at me, my heartache reflected in his own eyes, and doesn’t hesitate, “No, it’s not stupid.” How a Crack in the Driveway Split Time […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Marriage, Parenting Essays Tagged With: crack in the driveway, growing, home, kids, time

How to Steal Time

February 15, 2016 By Lauren

When you're having trouble dividing your time equally between your children, maybe the solution is to steal some.

This post originally appeared on Mom Babble. I awoke to quiet talking and took a moment to get my bearings. Our room was unusually dark, mostly because our three kids were camped out on our bedroom floor. With their bedrooms vacant, we’d forgotten to turn on the nightlight in the hall and the dim green glow that usually […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: kids, motherhood, parenting, time

The day my son gave up on me

July 16, 2014 By Lauren

The Day My Son Gave Up on Me

  The Day My Son Gave Up on Me Ever since our two sons began sharing a room, their bedtime routine has been the same. Baths, PJs, teeth, stories, cuddles. And every night as I leave their room, Eli always says, “Remember to come up, cuddle, and bring water!” I head down the stairs with […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: gave up, lessons learned, questions, stop asking, time

Week fourteen: Circle of friends

April 28, 2014 By Lauren

friendship

If you’re just joining me, please click here to find out what this is all about. When I met Eric, he had a great group of friends. They welcomed me in with open arms and soon I was a part of their frequent get togethers. We would meet up at church, go out for dinner, […]

Filed Under: Keeping It Real Challenge Tagged With: circle of friends, friends, friendship, keeping it real, time

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