3:15, the dog wakes me up. What’s her deal? She pees all the time lately. She’s getting to be an old dog, I guess. Wow! That was...

School has been canceled because of snow. It's 7:20 in the morning, everyone but one boy, reading in his bed, is still sleeping. I have ...

There are certain things that just make life go so much smoother. I know this, but over and over again I fall into the same trap and try to ...

This blog has kind of turned into my daughter's mission blog. I haven't intended for that to happen, but I'm trying very hard to...

I am a mom and am becoming a mother, but I need to work on still being a mommy. My mama days are over. I have done my midnight feedings, cha...

image: Julia Shinkle Photography There was one thing that #1 always did that just made me laugh....Although, she never knew. I was afra...

Naming babies can be so fun. My husband has a very unique name. I was one of five Julie's in my Kindergarten class. So, when the time ca...

When I was a child, I remember learning how to read. I recall the word "would" showing up on the page. I was a good reader, but it...

I believe I wrote in my gratitude post this morning that I've been struggling lately. But seriously, what would life be without struggle...

I am being quiet on purpose. If I were to write what was in my heart right now, I'm afraid all of my worries'd come spilling out and...

image: mastermewmedia.com In an attempt to get my children to open up more and to become more involved in my children's lives, I oft...

My sweet and wonderful friend, Rachel, just posted a new photo of herself on Facebook, and it got me thinking how non-social I am right now....

Sometimes the things I resort to as a mother surprise even me. Let's take today's tactics for instance.... Maybe it's because ...

image: mlive.com I'm up....Kids crying my name in the middle of the night.... Coughing.... Needing to be covered up again after gett...

image: lds.org Oh, how I LOVE General Conference. I have to admit that I'm seeking answers as I watch. I'm struggling with an im...