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by happyhomefairy 1 week ago
In the past two days he learned to climb up on all of the beds, threw a magazine and box of bandaids into the toilet, crumbled a sleeve of crackers and then sprinkled it through the house, pooped in the bathtub twice, refused to eat any of the foods he previously loved, and tossed my phone into an ice chest full of water (which I found about 20 minutes later). Welcome to the toddler stage! It’s a good thing God makes them so adorable!- by happyhomefairy 3 weeks ago
This picture is like the world right now. So many mouths open. So much talking. Proverbs 10:19 says, “Sin is not ended by using many words. But those who are wise control their tongues.” We are wise to stop and think before speaking. And when we do open our mouths to speak, it should be like Ephesians 4:29 - to, “Say only what is helpful to build others up...” To inspire unity and not division. To promote peace and not arguments. To spur one another toward love and good deeds instead of to want to prove a point. Go to - by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
Feeling all the anxiety this weekend! One second I am implicitly trusting the Lord and feeling invigorated by all of life’s new challenges, the next second I am in the fetal position weeping and eating everything in the pantry. 2 Chronicles 20:12 says, “ For we have no power to face this vast army (virus?) that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” We are promised that His power is made perfect in weakness. Be encouraged, mamas! Take a deep breath and look upward (not outward ). We will get through - by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
It was trash day the other day and *of course* we forgot, until Noah heard the truck coming and raced outside to get the cans to the curb just in time - without any prompting from mom and dad. That was the moment I knew my baby had grown into a responsible young man! And also that we would never need to worry about missing trash day again! Birthday boy had his dream day >> French Toast with M&Ms for breakfast, presents, unlimited screen time with friends, a pizza party with the family, and homemade brownies to boot! He fell - by happyhomefairy 2 months ago
Been struggling some with anxiety about all the things that are going wrong in the world and you know what I keep coming back to? Mother Teresa’s words, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” ☀️ Today that looked like a special date with boy #1 to ride bikes along the beach and have ice cream with extra M&Ms. ☀️ I wish I got this perfectly every day. I am often wondering if I am sharing enough love when I had to hide in the bathroom for a bit because there were just too - by happyhomefairy 2 months ago
It’s a good day when the baby’s diaper is full of sand, the boys have sun kissed faces, the corn on the cob is stuck in your teeth, there’s a promise of ice cream after dinner, and you figure out how to fit 5 people in a selfie. ☀️ - by happyhomefairy 2 months ago
Father of our kids >> Never ceases to amaze me with his faithfulness and strength to do the hard things. Always willing to serve our family like haul 4000 pounds of vacation things up 3 flights of stairs (probably 90% of the weight = my one suitcase ) set up beach umbrellas and toys and tents and towels, take the boys swimming and snorkeling, put on the sunscreen x4 people, grill all the hamburgers, calm all my fears, teach our boys about Jesus, and play 4-hour Monopoly games because it makes everyone happy. I tell him often what a good - by happyhomefairy 2 months ago
Our world is always struggling for peace. And sometimes I can find my own peace robbed when I listen too closely to all the voices. Peace comes when we choose to lean not on our own understanding. Surrendering again and again all the little fears and anxieties that bubble up throughout the day. Repeating truth out loud and regularly. And making time to go outside and watch the wind rustle the trees and listen to the birds sing and the crickets chirp and breathe in deep what God is doing right now in front of you. Be faithful with the - by happyhomefairy 4 months ago
Our previous life was rushing, rushing, rushing. This new life has its challenges too, so we cope with daily recitations of 1 Corinthians 13 , probably too much screen time , and lonnng drives to nowhere, but more than anything, this time is a holy pause and I’m so grateful. ✨ - by happyhomefairy 4 months ago
I’ve been off of Instagram for Lent and I must say - it was good for my heart and mind! But I missed you all so much! A lot has happened in these last 40 days, huh?! I mean who would have thought that bringing groceries into the house would require a mask and gloves?! >> “CLEAR A PATH, MAMA’S COMING THROUGH WITH THE MILK AND EGGS!” While it hasn’t been easy, I have felt that this season is one where I feel the Lord has shook me (and the Church) awake. I love that He is calling us to
