“I’ve finally concluded that I’m a good mother… but I wonder whether I’ll ever become a great mother…” TenayBenes.com Today was that kind of day: the kind of day in which I had to tell myself, “It’s only a little bit of poo”; the kind of day in which I literally gave my daughter the…
If you’ve been following my blog at all, you may know that I have been reluctant to travel for work. My desire to stay home with my toddler comes from this core belief I developed in childhood that good mommies stay home with their kids. You may also know that God has been encouraging me…
This morning, I asked God why we were living in a 176 square feet camper when God promised us land and a house if we came to Colorado. I was surprised at God’s response. Read more at https://tenaybenes.com/catching-up-on-family #marriage #motherhood #prayer
It’s wild to hear what comes out of my mouth sometimes, now that I have a #kid! And since I’m not sleeping through the night right now (see the phrase below about getting five hours), I figured I’d share with you five things I never said until #motherhood. I hope it makes you laugh! Read…
I discovered JJ Heller thanks to her lullaby “Hand to Hold”. That song is especially beautiful, but is not unique in that she has written so many beautiful, storyteller lullabies and songs for her kids or about parenting. Below are some of my favorite songs of JJ’s that inspire me to practice and learn how…
This Mother’s Day, my wonderful husband surprised me with an amazing breakfast spread and a beautiful bouquet of balloons (my favorite). Not only did I get to enjoy time with him and time with my baby, but—most importantly—I got to enjoy time alone on this day of celebration. As I was reflecting during my alone-time…
There are many types of mothers out there, and I’m sure many of them have their place, but I honestly did not know what kind of mother I’d be because I decided to start from scratch. Many new mothers follow their own mother’s style of parenting, and this is completely normal; but I had asked…
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