My Mexican friends say graćias for thank you. The word sounds like grace.

I like to look at the favorite dollies and animals my children have almost hugged to death.

You are not a failure if you change up the systems at home; you are nimble, organized and observant! In a word, you are amazing!

The food allergy journey is hard on us moms, but we’ve always been and always will be beautiful.

OIT maintenance can be a great way to teach a child a foundation of healthy living.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the various voices out there?

I wanted to be the best Mom in the universe. The ultimate Mom.

“All things work to the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.

Being a mom is to feel perpetually new at this.

Close your eyes and remember all those who have loved you. Not by name, but by moment.

Did you think OIT would make your life more normal?

My mom had a favorite book entitled, “Normal is Just a Setting on Your Dryer.” Isn’t that the truth!?!

If Christmas isn’t our holiday, I don’t know what is.

The ‘thank you’s you share are like the falling acorns.

Have you ever wanted to be a hero? I have news for you… You already are!

I always laugh when people first meet me and find out that I have a bunch of kids, or that I homeschool them. “You must be so patient!" they usually exclaim.

One of my favorite sights is a sunrise or a sunset.

We Americans love independence. It is a bittersweet reality for Mom, though.

Kids spell love: T-I-M-E. No summer camp, exotic trip, pile of toys, nor the latest electronic do-dad can replace time-with-you.

id you ever play ‘Mother May I?’ The word MAY doesn’t immediately give me warm and fuzzy feelings. It is just such a polite and asking kind of word. Not an OIT Warrior Mom kind of word.

Small things bring so much hope.