I’m an imperfect mom in need of heaps of grace. There are many ways this is true and many confessions I could make, but as I was thinking about writing a post for this Imperfect Mom Confessional series, I thought I’d go straight to the source and find out what my eleven-year-old son thought. At…
We had a little password in our family which I would often ask for as any of our kids were coming into the house. And they all knew what it was – Sausages. I would then repeat it in a silly bass voice and kind of draw out the word A silly little thing…
I’ve been accused of being perfect. No, not of perfectionism. I’m almost an anti-perfectionist, if there is such a thing. Perfect. Can you imagine someone actually thinking you are perfect? I was dumbfounded. On top of that, it was an ACCUSATION. I quickly said, “No, I’m definitely NOT perfect. What I’m trying to say is…”…
Last night as I was getting dinner ready, my 19 month old toddled in to the kitchen from outside where she’d been playing with her older siblings, grinning from ear to ear with dirt smudged all across her mouth. I paused for a moment, deciding what to do, shrugged, and kept making supper as an,…
My seven and five year old kids fight over the silliest things…and they try to pull me into their battles at the worst times. They expect me to be super-hero-mom and save the day. It doesn’t matter if I’m on the phone, finishing an email, taking hot food out of the oven, driving,…
When I got serious about reaching my goal of at least 75 contributors to this Series, I did some hunting. I was originally searching for ideas for images to make for the Series. In doing so, I found some sites that seemed to focus on exactly what I wanted to do. I decided…
I’m so blessed to have another guest post! This time, I’m posting on my friend Starla’s site, Pressing in and Pressing on. Here’s a snippet! We’re poor. Not like destitute and living on the street, but as in living in debt just to get through each month. We have many medical problems – Depression, Type…
There are definitely moments in my days when I feel like a successful mom: The moments when all 4 kids are playing together and all I hear is laughter; the moments when the twins hold hands and walk together; the moments when they say, “Mommy, you are the best!” or when they say, “thank you,”…
Mamahood is the piecing together of a puzzle. Each piece giving us a bigger picture of Jesus. Of his grace and mercy and love. With each passing season and newly formed stories, our reflection grows closer to his. Embracing the imperfection as a mom is the place in mamahood where transformation takes place and dependence…
There are so many valuable lessons to be learned in motherhood. Among the most important for myself is to find the humor in all the crazy. I really don’t want to be the mom who walks around looking like she’s been weaned on a pickle. Even God’s word says that “A cheerful heart is good…
Okay Homeschooling Mommas…we need to chat. Last week a woman was reading some of my blog posts on Layered Soul and felt like I was one of those amazing homeschooling moms that has it all together. I immediately felt sad because have it all together…I do not. This is a tragedy…when a reader compares blog…
When my kids were little, I always kept them close by me whenever we’d go out anywhere. We’d make a trip to Walmart and if they were not contained in the cart, I constantly had a hand on them. I’d hold their hands when we walked down the street. I was momma bear when it…
Show me a perfect mom, and you’ll show me someone who’s hiding. Mistakes, pain, shame, guilt, vulnerability, depression, rage, a past…She’s hiding something, I promise you. Not one of us is perfect, even if that’s what we portray. We’ve all been there at one time or another. Feeling way less than perfect. Inadequate….
A quick note from Jenn: James is in a blog author Facebook group with me, and when I posted the invitation to join the Imperfect Mom Confessional, he approached me with an offer to blog for me. Since he’s not a mom, I obviously couldn’t have him officially post in the series, so…
Sometimes when the weight of this world seems far too great to bear, it’s only because we have forgotten how much greater is He that holds our world in the palm of His hand. We have the Lord on our side and nothing is too heavy for Him. The reason we feel overwhelmed is because…
I’m sure you all know that song from childhood, Oh, be careful little eyes what you see, Oh, be careful little eyes what you see, For the Father up above is looking down in love, So be careful little eyes what you see. I’m pleased to be able to have a guest spot on my…
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.Isaiah 43:2 I remember this one time as young kid, swimming in the local river with some friends….
Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing my review copy. Thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation, though I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. An awkward subject Opening a discussion about purity with my eleven and a half year…
Exciting update! The series is here! It’s here! 😀 Come check it out! If you’re interested in adding your own post, leave a comment. There’s always room. 🙂 I am hosting a series in August, September and October called the Imperfect Mom Confessional. The strain of perfectionism is so strong, even among believers. Everyone wants…
Lately I have seen so many posts about the undercover Planned Parenthood video. It is so disgusting and so terrible that it is truly beyond words but, unfortunately, not shocking. Not shocking at all in today’s America. The idea of bargaining over the sale of specific body parts, from aborted babies, over dinner, is nearly…
You’ve always heard, “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself.” What if you don’t? I mean, what if you don’t love yourself? What if your ability to love others is crippled by an inability to see yourself as God sees you? What if it is easier to accept that you are a sinner, but difficult to believe…
According to to a 2014 gallup poll, three fourths of all Americans believe in God and 75 percent of them identify with Christianity. The numbers are still rather large but where they drop off is in regards to the Bible. The poll reveals that only 22 percent of Americans believe that the Bible is the…
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this product for me to review, as well as the prize for the giveaway. Thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and no reimbursement was received, but…
Every day, I make mistakes with my kids. It could be a pretty good day with one little mistake, but often, I yell too loudly and too much, lose my patience too often, and just act like a complete fool. On those days, I can completely blow it. I don’t treat my kids in a…
