Mothers love lists; at least mine did, and I find myself following in her steps. Lists accomplish several things: they relieve your mind of having to remember things, they give others an idea of what needs to be done, bought, etc., and they give a real sense of satisfaction when they are all crossed off. [...]

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Tags: contentment, happiness, lists, motherhood

In light of the big, scary, grown-up world out there… My God is able! Ah, wonderful truth! Say not ‘impossible’; not to my King, Strength of the aged and Guide of the youth; My God is able to do anything! Able to meet, with His infinite power, Any attack; to cause warring to cease; Able [...]

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Tags: poetry, trust

I was complaining to my husband the other day about – sit down – how happy my babies are. It’s not that I want fussy babies exactly, it’s just that I dislike tempting people to feel inferior or jealous with my truly angelic babies. They sleep at night, almost never cry inconsolably, and spend lots [...]

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Tags: contentment, motherhood