I love being a mom. I feel so blessed to be able to stay at home with these two children that God has loaned to me. Getting out and about has become a little more work these days, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in this world. But, as our little family navigates through the activities of life, I've started making a mental list of some things that would … [Read more...]
Who’s Teaching Whom?
One of the things I enjoy about getting older is slowly realizing how wrong I was about so many things. I came out of college thinking I had it all figured out and I shudder to think of how many ignorant things I probably said or thought in the process. I knew marriage would be hard {because everyone told me so}, but I had no idea just how hard it would be until I got … [Read more...]
Graduation Day
While this time of year brings forth the echoes of Pomp and Circumstance across the nation, we at the Eddins house are celebrating our own 2 year old graduate this week. This opinionated, "I-don't-want-to" saying, loveable little girl of ours has graduated herself! While we may not be putting on any caps or gowns, listening to her name be called as she walks across a stage, or watching her … [Read more...]
Potty Training – Week 2
I hate to even talk about potty training, for fear that Miss Independent will backslide, but it's been such a huge part of our lives the past couple of weeks! I posted about our first official week HERE if you want to catch up and see how we're trying to tackle this beast! photo source We had a rough patch again on Wednesday of last week and when I say rough, I mean REALLY rough. … [Read more...]
A Long Week
This past week was a busy week in the Eddins house. I also have to be honest and tell you that it was also one of those stressful, feeling like you are at the end of yourself, echoing many "Help Me, Lord!" prayers kinds of weeks too. This past Monday, we started potty training with Savannah. My first attempt was a couple of weeks ago and lasted less than a day. After having her … [Read more...]